2009 FRQ #2

Post date: Apr 05, 2013 5:50:12 PM

2. In the United States political system, there are several linkage institutions that can connect citizens to

government. Elections constitute one such institution. Because of low voter turnout, elections represent an

imperfect method of linking citizens to their government. Even when there is low voter turnout, however, other

linkage institutions can connect citizens to government. (2009)

(a) Describe how each of the following is related to the likelihood of voting.

• Age

• Education

(b) Identify one current government electoral requirement that decreases voter turnout. Explain how it decreases

voter turnout.