political systems (word powers USA) Flashcards
key political features
legislator, witing fedral laws
for example 2019 American Crulty Act to stop peopl making animal cruch videos
key political features
legislator, scrutising the president
for example 2019/20 they felt Donald Trump broke the rules
ways citizens can participate
voting for candadates
for example US citizens voted for Joe Biden and got there desired outcome
ways citizens can partisapate
attending rallies
for example groups rallied abortion rights
ways citizens can partisapate
joining/supporting political parties
for example celebritys raise money like cher rasing $2 million for Joe Biden
why some groups are more likley to participate
older people
for example 76% 65-74 compared to 51.4% 18-24
why some groups are more likley to participate
citizens with higher leves of education
for example 2020 high school graduate= 55.5%
bachelors degree= 77.9%
groups more likley to participate
white americans
for example white voters = 70.9%
non white voters = 58.4%
why groups are less likley to participate
young people
for example older voters = 76%
younger voters = 51.4%
groups less likley to particapate
citizens with lower levels of education
for example bacholers degree = 77.9%
high school graduates = 55.5%
groups less likley to particapate
ethnic minoritys
for example white voters = 58.4%
non white voters = 70.9%
groups that are under represented
women because of sexism
for example 2020 120 women were elected out of 535 seats
groups that are underrepresented
ethnic minoritys due to racism
for example Vice Presidant Kamala Harris mocked senators 2020 presidental election