Democratic Action Research (Dare) and Large Scale Simulations

Teaching Political Literacy and Civic Engagement at Pace University's Presidential Convention 2004

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ID12378827
AutoresChristopher Malone (0000-0003-2458-973X, Pace University, autor correspondente), Gregory Julian (Pace University)
Ano2005
Volume38
Fascículo4
Páginas771-776
Data de publicação2005-10-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoPS Political Science & Politics (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1049-0965 • E-ISSN: 1537-5935
EditoraCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1049096505050286
OpenAlexW2125526832
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas4
Referências citadas6

The last vote was counted in the 2004 presidential election and old debates began anew about the causes of low turnout of those between the ages of 18 and 24. Despite an unprecedented amount of time and effort spent on turning out the youth vote, the data suggest that only about half of the eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 24 cast a vote for president. The good news is that, indeed, this year's figures reverse a downward trend in voter turnout amongst the youth; the bad news is that every age bracket increased in voting and youth voting still lagged behind other age groups by significant margins. Scholars have once again cited evidence of political apathy and alienation among young people; they have referred to studies that reveal widespread ignorance of American politics and history in our nation's high schools and colleges. Dire predictions will continue about the bleak future of American democracy due to the ostensible lack of knowledge and interest in the American political system among our newest voters. Despite studies showing increases in volunteerism, service, and civic engagement, the low voter turnout will dominate the debate about civic education. The authors would like to thank David A. Caputo, president of Pace University, for funding PC2004

Civic engagement · Democracy · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Presidential election · Presidential system · Sociology · Turnout · Voting · Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy · Law · Public Administration · Social Media and Politics · Youth Development and Social Support