AP Ch 1 Introduction to Government in America
Channel: wattsr10
Date: 26/08/2011

Politics and government matter--that is the single most important message of this class. Despite the fact government substantially affects each of our lives, youth today are especially apathetic about politics and government. Whether because they feel they can't make a difference, the political system is corrupt, or the just don't care, young Americans are clearly apathetic about public affairs. And while political apathy isn't restricted to young people, a tremendous gap has opened up between the young (under 25) and the elderly (over 65) on measures of political interest, knowledge, and participation.