Youth Political Participation

What is political efficacy?

• the effectiveness of the government is in its structures and processes 

• the citizens' faith and trust in government and their belief that they can understand and influence affairs

• the efficiency in which the government listens to and responds to its citizenry's feedback

If someone has a low level of political efficiacy, they are ____ likely to vote or engage in civics. 

• more

• less

Based on the video, many young people today have ___________ levels of political efficiacy, resulting in low percentages of voter registration and turnout for those aged 18-29. 

• high

• low

According to the video, why are young people not voting? 

• They do not care about politics. 

• They care but they feel that their voice does not matter. 

• They do not have time to engage in politics.

• They know little about politics. 

According to the video, how can people make a difference in politics (no matter how old you are)? 

 

Tick all correct options. 

• vote

• express and share their opinion about political matters

• get involved in campaigning

• attend or organise a protest

• stay informed and updated on current affair

POLL: Do you think young people should be allowed to vote from the age of 18? 

• Of cos, YES!

• NAH... I have my reservations on that.

Why do YOU think that young people should or should not (depending on your stand) be allowed to vote from the age of 18?