1. Went over the extra credit section of the last test.
2. Discussed obstacles to voting AND suggestions for increasing voter turnout.
3. Took notes on the characteristics of regular voters.
4. Identified (and discussed):
- Influences on HOW we vote (if you were absent, identify factors that influence HOW we vote)
- Relationship between characteristics of regular voters AND sociological factors associated with political socialization
- Why voter turnout is higher for presidential elections than midterm elections.
Homework:
1. Have you read Chapter 7?
2. On your own - Party Era Chart
3. Begin reading Chapter 8 (for Thursday?)