American Voter Turnout

An Institutional Perspective

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By David Hill

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Using a combination of existing and original research, this new text provides a simple explanation for the low turnout in American elections: rather than creating an environment conducive to participation, the institutional arrangements that govern structure participation, representation, and actual governance in the United States create an environment that discourages widespread participation. To explore this argument, the author examines the origins and development of registration laws, single-member districts, such as the Electoral College, and the separation of powers and the impact these institutions have on turnout levels in American national elections. To this end, the text employs a narrative discussing the impact of institutions on turnout in the United States and across nations, supported with extensive yet accessible data analysis. Hill not only provides students with explanations for the low turnout characteristic of American elections, but also demonstrates the powerful impact of institutions on political life.

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On Sale
Jan 3, 2006
Page Count
192 pages
Publisher
Avalon Publishing
ISBN-13
9780813343280

David Hill

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David Hill is assistant professor in the political science department at Valdosta State University.

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