Three factors which effect if citizens vote or not are socioeconomic status, political environment, and voting laws or regulations. Socioeconomic status is made up of someone’s higher education, occupation, and income. Someone with a lower socioeconomic statues may feel intimidated by the political process. Those with lower education may feel they do not understand the voting process and laws or terminology used in politics. Those who work lower income jobs may not have the time or disposable income to participate in campaigns. Some citizen are not involved in a strong political environment. The organization a person belongs to can greatly effect there political environment along with here social groups and resources. The competitiveness
