In 1948 only 51% of eligible voters participated in the elections and in 2012 it only increased a mere 11% more to 62%. I believe that the problem is that the United States government hasnt done a great job in encouraging people to be a part of making a decision that'll greatly affect their future and they havent expressed the importance of voting to the entire population. So with this people dont feel that their vote is needed and that it wont make an impact on who ends up winning the election. The results is people dont turn up to the elections and the voting percentage of people goes
In 1948 only 51% of eligible voters participated in the elections and in 2012 it only increased a mere 11% more to 62%. I believe that the problem is that the United States government hasnt done a great job in encouraging people to be a part of making a decision that'll greatly affect their future and they havent expressed the importance of voting to the entire population. So with this people dont feel that their vote is needed and that it wont make an impact on who ends up winning the election. The results is people dont turn up to the elections and the voting percentage of people goes