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In the United States political system, there are several linkage institutions that can connect citizens to government. Elections constitute one such institution. Because of low voter turnout, elections represent an imperfect method of linking citizens to their government. Even when there is low voter turnout, however, other linkage institutions can connect citizens to government.
(a) Describe how three of the following are related to the likelihood of voting.
Age, Education, Geography, Marital Status, Race
(b) Identify one current government electoral requirement that decreases voter turnout. Explain how it decreases voter turnout.