The causes of, and the solutions to, America’s political indifference.
The paper discusses the fact that many Americans are generally dissatisfied with the Republican and the Democratic parties, due to perceptions that both parties generally operate to serve their own self-interests. This paper shows that once people are sufficiently educated about the democratic process and how to participate effectively, their uncertainty about their ability to influence public policy will dissipate.
In order to promote public participation in political processes, the voting public must be adequately informed about the functions and limitations of elected representatives. They must also be reassured of the critical importance of public participation. Communication is the glue that holds society together. Yet when that communication process is thwarted, the entire political system can break down; eventually to the point in which we are living in a completely authoritarian society.