How exactly do elections serve as a form of social control

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Assignment:

Some cynics charge that in the current age of gridlock, elections make no real difference in American politics. Others counter that elections serve a more important function than merely selecting officials: they in effect "socialize" political activities. How exactly do elections serve as a form of social control? Identify and discuss the factors that influence voters' decisions at the polls. Why is voter turnout so low in the United States, and what reforms would you support to fix the problem?

Finally, where do you stand in the recent debate over voter identification laws? Does the passage of such laws assist or confuse voters in making their final decisions? In framing your answer, please cite and discuss all four of the following sources: Galston, Fund, Beinart and Minnite.

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