Evaluative Argument
Civic Participation
A democracy is as only good as its civic participation. People have to turn out to vote and voice their opinions for there to be balance in the democratic system. However, in the modern democratic systems, there are many voter groups that do not seem to appreciate their opportunities as democratic citizens and actually show up to vote. There are many reasons that could be responsible for this trend and the reasons can vary from group to group. For example, college aged students may have different reasons for not voting than different minority groups. However, when these groups do actually turn out to vote, they can have a big impact on the political system. This analysis will look at some of the reasons that various groups do not engage in civic participation and the implications for society that this has. It will also make some predictions about the future of the political system in regards to future civic participation.
The power that college aged voters can have on an election is undeniable; especially since the data collected about Barrack Obama's election. In the 2012 state of the Union Address, President Obama spoke of education as a national mission; the president believes we are at a "make-or-break moment" for the middle class (Kanter, 2012). This middle class currently faces challenges from nearly every angle. Unemployment is at historical highs. The price of living has risen sharply including education and healthcare.
The challenges that the middle class faces also offers opportunities for a new level of civic engagement and civic learning. There was what is referred to as a "civic recession" in which the
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