Question

Can democracy be sustained when so few people are involved in the political system? voter turnout in a local election can run less than 10 percent, yet local governments are the ones that affect people more closely on a daily basis. why do more people not vote in america? explain.

Answer 1

This can be due to voter apathy regarding how the levers of power work in government, even at the local level. A disconnect can exist between how the voters feel and what they experience, and this can lead to dissatisfaction and a lowered turnout come election time.