Political Apathy In America

Citizens being involved and informed is the foundation of success for the United States government; however, in recent years citizens have been increasingly more apathetic. In the 2016 election,“60% of the voting eligible population”(McDonald, 2016), actually cast a ballot and voted. In an election that can drastically alter the future of America, as well as world relations, only 60% of eligible voters decided the outcome. Political apathy is created by the feeling of powerlessness and indifference. In 2013, supreme court ruling put into act Voter ID laws, that were active in 33 states, including Wisconsin, during the 2016 elections. In Wisconsin alone, the new Voter ID laws are “expected to disenfranchise 300,000 voters”(Carter, 2016). The