Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Nobody will ever the deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting” (“Famous Voting Quotes”). If citizens of the United States of America have the right to vote, why do the citizens not vote in the Democracy that gives voting privilege? The United States of America is set up as a Democracy. Therefore, the citizens eligible to vote are responsible for selecting representatives. These representatives are responsible for caring for the country and the citizens within. Because of the importance of selecting a capable candidate, many people exercise their right to vote. The citizens who do exercise their right to vote are
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But, what happens when there is not a candidate who holds the same values as the voter? Another reason citizens are not voting is the voter does not identify with the candidates running for office. Most elections held in the United States include at least one Democratic candidate and one Republican candidate. In most instances, voters can identify with at least one of these candidates. Nevertheless, in some cases the voter does not identify with any one of the candidates. One significant reason the voter does not identify with the candidate is that the voter holds differing opinions. Differing opinions could mean many different things such as: different faith, contrasting views on foreign affairs, or lack of care for lower class families in America. For example, if the voter is in the lower class income bracket, the voter is more likely to vote for the candidate who cares for the lower class. When there is no candidate in the election with the lower class’ interest mind, the lower class is not going to flock to the precincts. Another significant reason for citizens not voting is the lack of candidates. For instance, in some elections only one person runs for office. What happens if that one person is corrupt or has few positive qualities? In most elections with only one candidate, few voters turn out. In the present Presidential election, the Republican Party has 18 candidates
But, what happens when there is not a candidate who holds the same values as the voter? Another reason citizens are not voting is the voter does not identify with the candidates running for office. Most elections held in the United States include at least one Democratic candidate and one Republican candidate. In most instances, voters can identify with at least one of these candidates. Nevertheless, in some cases the voter does not identify with any one of the candidates. One significant reason the voter does not identify with the candidate is that the voter holds differing opinions. Differing opinions could mean many different things such as: different faith, contrasting views on foreign affairs, or lack of care for lower class families in America. For example, if the voter is in the lower class income bracket, the voter is more likely to vote for the candidate who cares for the lower class. When there is no candidate in the election with the lower class’ interest mind, the lower class is not going to flock to the precincts. Another significant reason for citizens not voting is the lack of candidates. For instance, in some elections only one person runs for office. What happens if that one person is corrupt or has few positive qualities? In most elections with only one candidate, few voters turn out. In the present Presidential election, the Republican Party has 18 candidates