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WWatsford · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Discuss three ways the United States could improve voter turnout. Evaluate which one(s) the United States should enact.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe liberal and conservative ideologies. How does ideology affect the choices voters make?

What will be an ideal response?

jjorrostieta · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Note that voter turnout in the United States is low compared to other Western democracies.
2. Discuss three of the following six ways to improve voter turnout: making Election Day a national holiday, strengthening political parties, modernizing the ballot, enabling online voting, permitting mail-in voting, and making voter registration easier.
3. Evaluate which of the three reforms should be enacted.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Discuss how liberals and conservatives differ. For example, liberals tend to favor government involvement and conservatives favor individualism.
2. Explain that liberals tend to vote for Democrats and conservatives tend to vote for Republicans.