Consider Patterson’s discussion of registration, voting and political activism. How does a person’s socioeconomic status (SES)* influence their behavior? Why does SES make such a large difference in terms of political participation? Why does it make a larger difference in the U.S. than in Europe?
*Socioeconomic status is defined as ”the social standing or class of an individual or group…often measured as a combination of education, income, and occupation.” (American Psychological Association)
Q2. Review Chapter 7 in the text as well as the two short articles on compulsory voting in the Canvas module. Imagine you are a member of the California state legislature and there was a bill being considered that would require all citizens to vote in all state and federal elections. Would you favor or oppose it? Explain 2-3 reasons why. (25 points)
