Why Young People Don't Vote.

Gans, Curtis; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ380988

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Publication Date: 1988

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Why Young People Don't Vote.

Gans, Curtis; And Others

Update on Law-Related Education, v12 n3 p72-82 Fall 1988

Discusses several reasons for decreasing voter participation in the United States, specifically focusing on lack of voter participation by youth. Highlights recommendations for increasing young voter turnout. Presents three voting activity lesson plans for middle school students and three activities entitled "Increasing Participation in Democracy" for grades 9-12. (GEA)

Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Elections, High Schools, Junior High Schools, Law Related Education, Lesson Plans, Political Attitudes, Social Studies, Voter Registration, Voting

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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