Social Sciences and History / Unit 9 SSH 0807 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Turnout by Three Denominators
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The idea
Turnout depends on the denominator. Against the voting-age population, citizens over eighteen, a little over half vote. Against the voting-eligible population the figure is slightly higher. Against registered voters it is highest, eighty-seven percent in the anchor's undated figure.
In practice
Some believe democracy needs many voters; others, only informed ones.
Where people slip
America trails nations that register automatically or compel voting.
Your place on the trail
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