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Fernan, Courtney; Green, Tim – Social Studies, 2004
Voter apathy is at an all-time high in the United States. Important decisions and policies are being determined through disappointing turnouts at the voting polls. In a democratic society, this is unconscionable! Voter turnout needs to improve, but what part can teachers play, besides voting, in helping to change voter apathy? Today's students…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Voting, Elections, Democracy