American Government

Part 1: Who Are Americans? An Increasingly Diverse Nation For Part 1 of this assignment, complete the Who are Americans? interactive infographic in Chapter 1 of the textbook. Then respond to the following: The most recent census estimates show that the population of the South and the West continued to grow more rapidly than the Northeast and Midwest. What are some of the political implications of this trend? How might this affect how Congress structures legislative priorities? Your response for Part 1 should be approximately 200 words and must include citations in APA format for any sources you used. Part 2: Can Young People Make a Difference in Politics? To what extent is political participation the responsibility of the citizenry? Young people are less likely to participate in politics than older Americans. How can we motivate younger Americans to participate in the political process? Identify a credible source (such as government data, a reputable news article, or peer-reviewed research) showing trends in political participation by age group. Summarize what the data reveals about how younger Americans are less likely to participate compared to older Americans. Does this trend appear to be increasing, decreasing, or staying relatively the same? Discuss at least two reasons why younger Americans are less likely to participate in politics than older Americans. Connect your explanation to key concepts such as political efficacy, mobilization, or barriers to voting. Propose one evidence-based strategy (a method supported by research findings, data, or successful real-world examples) to encourage higher youth participation in the political process, and explain why it might work. Your response for Part 2 should be approximately 250 words and must include citations in APA format for any sources you used. [MO 1.2, MO 1.3, MO 1.5]