Age and education are also factors. A majority of young people in this study were not motivated to vote out of habit, duty, guilt, or the fear of what would happen to our democracy. Young people look at volunteerism as the way to make a difference because it involves tangible results and a personal outcome. The Secretaries of State are constantly sharing ideas for re-engaging young people in the democratic process. Young people are asked to register and cast a ballot in honor of a living, deceased, or MIA veteran.
Young people get to serve as active participants at polling sites.
An 18 th birthday card from the state that includes a voter registration form. One of many quizzes and games that make learning civics and current events fun for young people. Young people get to visit the state capital for a day and experience first-hand how government works. Young people are trained to serve as active participants on election days. Voter registration contests that pit rival schools against each other.