1) According to the assigned readings (and podcast episode), what are some of the top policy issues young people care about? List three policy issues, and be sure to mention which reading(s) you are referencing in your answer.
2) Do the article and podcast episodes relate to your experience with American politics? In what ways? Answer in a short paragraph.
3) Young Americans consistently vote at lower rates than older Americans. According to the textbook (chapter 8) and class discussions what are two reasons for this?
4) In class on Thursday, we discussed three necessary components for political participation: ability, motivation, and opportunity (see Thursday’s slides and chapter 8 of the textbook). In your opinion, which of these three factors best explains why younger Americans vote at lower rates than older Americans? Why?
5) If you were working on the political campaign of a local candidate, what advice would you give to the candidate about how they could appeal to younger voters? In your answer, describe a policy issue that would appeal to younger voters and describe a campaign strategy to reach out to younger voters.
