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Voter Turnout in Different Countries, 2004.
A look at the main factor that affects voter participation in different countries.
2,161 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper looks at the effects of diminishing marginal returns on voter turnout by comparing voter turnout in various countries. The paper looks at countries with both high and low voter turnout and attempts to explain the differences in the importance of the vote.
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Voter Turnout in Established and Less-Established Democracies
A Comparison of the United States and Other Countries
Voter Turnout in Single-member Districts vs. Proportional Representation
Conclusion
From the Paper
"While the leaders in turnout during the past few decades have been mainly new democracies, when one looks at broader figures there does appear to be a difference in turnout between "established democracies" and ?less-established democracies. Political scientist Arend Lijphart, categorized established democracies as all countries that are democratic now, and have been democratic for the last 20 years, and which have a population of at least a quarter of a million people (International IDEA, 2000)."
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Voter Turnout in Canadian Federal Elections, 2007.
An analysis of the reasons for low voter turnout in Canadian federal elections and strategies for improving the turnout.
2,113 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines the nature of the apathy in voter participation rates during the past two federal elections in Canada. It discusses the nature of the reasons used to explain low voter turnout rates in Canadian federal elections. Additionally, the paper proposes useful strategies that could be (and are being) employed in order to combat low voter turnouts.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Low Voter Turnout
Underlying Roots and Causes Behind Low Voter Turnout
Strategies for Improving Voter Turnout
Conclusions: The Way Forward for the Canadian Electorate
From the Paper
"With more people turning out for the 2006 federal election than did in 2004, the call for electoral reform has become somewhat muted. It is important, however, that the process of reform continue so that Canada can improve its standing among other democratic nations with regard to voter participation. Targeting potential youth voters to impress upon them the importance of the political process and dismantling the winner-take-all electoral system are important first steps in this regard. Federal transparency and oversight of political actions may be the only means that can restore voter trust in politicians. Only time and concerted effort will reveal if it is possible for Canada to avoid a potential voter crisis in the coming decades."
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Voter Turnout, 1999.
Examines the impact of rain on voter turnout, the motor voter bill and causes of low turnout.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 17 sources, $ 79.95
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"INTRODUCTION
Voter turnout should be lower on days with inclement weather because people are reluctant to go out in the rain to vote. However, this may not be the case, and indeed this may not be an issue which can be determined with any certainty, given the number of variables involved. Very few studies deal with the issue, though the public and the press seem to believe that bad weather means low voter turnout. Voter turnout has been declining for some time. Turnout seems best for presidential elections, which might be expected because of the higher level of interest in that election over off-year elections, state and local elections, and special elections. Presidential elections are analyzed and debated for a long time before election day and are also accompanied by huge expenditures on advertising and ..."
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Voter Turnout, 2002.
A look at some of the processes by which voter turnout could be increased to over 75%.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss why the voter turnout will increase by 75% as a result of the changing laws and meaning behind voting and political agendas by candidates that are running for office. The different variations of method and influence will be analyzed in the proceeding that brings voters into the field of politics.
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The Decline in Voter Turnout, 2006.
A paper describing the reasons for low voter turnouts in recent elections.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper describes the reasons why citizens often choose not to vote in elections in the United States. The paper addresses the issue of minority voting, and what has been done to assure that minorities have the right to vote. The author describes a variety of reasons for the fluctuations in voter turnouts in United States history, and includes a section on how voters choose their candidate.
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"According to these authors, (1998), the passage of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in 1965 served as a powerful tool for overcoming many past obstacles to voting for minority groups that existing in the past. "Initially and dramatically," they say, "the ban on literacy tests, poll taxes, and other obstacles to enfranchisement led to the registration of over a half million new southern black voters within two years of the VRA's enactment in 1965" (Cain & Miller 141). Notwithstanding the progress made to date in reforming the voting laws that prevented marginalized citizens from actively participating in the electoral process, a number of constraints continue to preclude many people in the U.S. from voting; these issues are discussed further below."
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Voter Turnout, 2001.
A statistical survey analysis of the relationship between a voter's age and voter turnout.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 45.95
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This paper corroborates a statistics survey analysis that enumerates the relationship of voter?s age with primary election. The author discusses the main reasons for the increased number of older voters as opposed to younger ones. He concludes that older people are more familiarized with voting procedures, have free time to vote and more importantly, have more political power. In addition, the author proposes that baby boomers, race, gender, sex and socio-economic factors also have an influence on voting turnout.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Literature Review
III. Methods
IV. Results
V. References
VI. Appendix
From the Paper
"Over the decades, the numbers of election voters have been seen to be on the decline. Although, polls show that there is an increase in the number of voters of the older generation, there is still a decrease in the number of overall voters. Discrepancies especially occur between primary election and general election turnouts.
According to a survey and analysis conducted by the Star Tribune it was indicated, ?61 percent of people who voted in Minnesota's 1998 primary election were age 50 or older.? [1]Voters 65 and over comprised 17% of the total turnout while that of the general election was 14%. These figures show that older age groups drive a large percentage of primary elections, indicating its importance. There seem to be a variety of reasons for the number of the decreasing voters, which makes it all the more imperative to study its variables which ranges from age, sex, race etc."
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Voter Turnout, 2002.
This paper explores ways of improving voter turnout in U.S. elections.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper addresses the issue of the decreasing number of citizens who vote in U.S. elections and suggests various reforms in order to adapt to a changing society. The paper begins by discussing the issue of election timing, looking at the options of changing the election day and declaring election day a national holiday. The paper then suggests utilizing the method of proportional representation, in order to motivate people to vote. It also mentions other countries where proportional representation has been successful. Next the paper deals with the proposal of mandatory voting, listing advantages and disadvantages of the method. Finally, the paper looks at the idea of online voting, raising the many benefits of this method of voting.
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"Since 1788, political campaigns and elections have been an essential aspect of AmericanNational Government. Subsequently, presidential elections have been scheduled and have occurred each four years. The United States has had 43 Presidents authorized to serve according to the U.S Constitution, while the 1788 population of about 4 million has increased to over 281 million in 2000. In recent decades, the percentage of citizens who vote in elections has been decreasing. In order to significantly increase voter participation in elections, reforms must be made to the system to suit the changing society. Concepts such as election timing, mandatory voting, Proportional Representation and online voting are key ideas that, if implemented, could have a major influence on increasing the amount of citizens who vote."
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Increasing Voter Turnout, 2000.
A look at how to increase voter turn-out.
818 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 29.95
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This paper looks at the problems involved with getting voters out to the polls. The author provides many suggestions in an attempt to get more people to the polls -- especially younger voters.
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?My vote doesn?t really count.? Though there are others, this is one excuse often used by non-voters. Even with all of the excuses, there are ways to increase voter participation. Some ways include limiting the length of time a candidate can run, not allowing the media to tally votes until all votes are in, stopping negative ads, incentives, changing the voting day, getting students and younger people involved, and most importantly, a combination of suggestions.
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Voter Ignorance, 2001.
Discusses studies on uninformed voters; poorly informed and fully informed voting behaviors. Low voter turnout in U.S.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 39.95
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"The political ignorance of the adult American is one of the best-documented features of contemporary politics (Bartels, 194). For example, a 1995 survey conducted for The Washington Post by Harvard University and the Kaiser Foundation found that nearly half of all adults could not answer basic questions about U.S. government, much less specifics about issues and officeholders or candidates (Chavez, 14A). In particular, the survey found that 40 percent of adults could not name the vice president, and almost half failed to identify the speaker of the House (Chavez, 14A).
Consequently, many political theorists argue that many voters neither know nor care enough about the democratic process to cast intelligent, informed votes (See Chavez, 14A). They argue that democracy entails more than a willing electorate. Those who vote have a ..."
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Voter Apathy, 2001.
Examines problem of low voter turnout in U.S. Reasons/explanations. Voting theory. Suggested reforms of voting process.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 79.95
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"The notion of democracy is a sacred one. In its most idealistic sense it is an inclusive idea; a blueprint for a society which will aptly pool the collective will of the citizenry, thereby realizing the dream of a government by and for the people. The most basic tool employed in a democratic state is the election. Voting is the essential proof of democracy, for it is the vote that endows the people with the power to influence the policies and laws which rule the land. The United States of America has been a symbol of democracy since its inception, championing the will of the people above all else. However, an examination behind the fa?ade of democracy in the United States reveals a troubling statistic: the U.S. is 20th out of 21 in voter turnout among the established democracies of the world(Grofman, 1999)."
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Attack Advertisements, 2008.
This paper explores political candidates' negative ad campaigns and their impact on voter turnout.
1,441 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses how in recent election cycles in the US, the campaigning of candidates has been undermined by an increasing dependency upon the discrediting of electoral opponents through negative or attack ad campaigns. The paper shows how the impact has been significant, demonstrated both by a divided but pertinent effect on voter turnout and a direct effect on the focus of campaigns on issues. The paper provides examples of the effects of negative ad campaigns. The paper concludes that as long as voters choose to respond to such rhetoric, politicians will continue to employ it as a vital element of the modern campaign.
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"The American political process is designed to present voters with their choices of candidates through a campaign period, in which those desiring to hold the office up for occupancy engage in a campaign to tell Americans who they are, what they've accomplished and what they stand for. However, in recent election cycles, this ambition has been undermined by an increasing dependency upon the discrediting of electoral opponents through negative or attack ad campaigns. The impact has been significant, demonstrated both by a divided but pertinent effect on voter turnout and a direct effect on the focus of campaigns on issues. As Wattenberg and Brians (1999: 891) note, "few developments have altered the character of American election campaigns as dramatically as the rise of negative television advertising.""
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Voter Participation in Canada, 2005.
A look at the problem of democratic voter participation in Canada.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper looks at how the problem of global economics and legislative participation by Canadian citizens has been decreasing voter turnout in recent elections. It discusses how the global economy has brought a greater power by corporation over politicians, which goes against democratic principles of government. It shows that by creating more local community based organizations, one can realize the power of educators and universities to create outreach programs for voter awareness.
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American Voters, 2001.
This paper asks the question why more Americans do not vote.
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This paper looks at what makes a democracy successful and how elections represent the epitome of a democracy. It asks if America is failing as a democracy due to relative low voting participation amongst its population and questions what can be done to improve or change this phenomena.
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"One of the most important questions for any democratic country is how to increase voter participation in the process, since a country may be said to be a democracy only to the extent that people participate in the process of selecting leaders. By this measure the United States remains only partially successful as a democracy. Although there was higher voter turnout this year than in many elections (about half of registered voters), there remain both a large number of people who never register to vote at all and a large number of those who are registered who never (or rarely) vote."
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Local Elections in the City of York, U.K., 2004.
This paper discusses that the reasons why the City of York, U.K., like many cities in Western democracies, is experiencing the problem of low voter turnout in elections.
2,425 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper explains that, in a democracy, when so few people turn out for an election, it denies legitimacy to the government that is elected and often results in a government that is not answerable to the people because that government was only elected by a small percentage of the people. The author points out three main reasons for the small voter local election: the United Kingdom's use of the First Past the Post system for local elections; the age of the voters; and the proximity of the voters to the polling places. The paper relates that most European nations now use a proportional system for national and local elections, making the United Kingdom's use of the First Past the Post system for local elections somewhat of a relic.
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"However, there is still a third variable which must be considered in this problem. The vicinity of the voters to the polling places has been found to have a bearing on how many people participate in the local elections. In areas in which residents live less than five minutes away from the polling place for a local election, voter turnout has been found to be very high, almost sixty-five percent in some cases. However, in areas in which voters lived more than five minutes away from their polling places, voter turnout dropped astoundingly to around thirty-five percent. This indicates that voters want convenience in their polling places, probably because people today lead such busy lives that it is difficult for them to take much time out of their day to go and vote in a local election."
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Generation Y Voters, 2008.
This paper is a personal essay of a Generation Y voter who intends to become an active voter in coming elections.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that the opinions of the Generation Y are important and can be expressed by voting. The paper then points out that voting is a right that not everybody always was allowed to possess; therefore, voting should be taken seriously and not for granted. The paper relates that the author of the paper registered to vote because he wants to help put the best President into office. The author underscores that someone who is indecisive, not well educated, and has never taken control of a political situation is not someone that he wants to have as his leader. The paper describes a very liberal website PunkVoter.com, which teaches "punk" fans about the policies of George Bush, Jr. The author stresses that votes by the Generation Y will play a huge factor in where this country will go in the future.
Table of Contents:
Issues
The Right Person
T-Shirts
PunkVoter.com
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"PunkVoter.com is very informational to its members in regards to local elections and registering those to be able to vote. Down the right side of the column, the audience is persuaded to become a member of PunkVoter.com. Being a member allows PunkVoter.com to email the member information on local elections, policies, and campaigns to keep them up-to-date. It also allows the reader to register so they will be able to vote in upcoming elections."
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