Why It Feels Like Not Playing the Game
Imagine you're in a classroom. A teacher says, “We’re going to pick leaders today!” But you know that sometimes people get confused or tired of picking leaders, so you just sit quietly and don’t join in. That’s like not voting, it’s your choice to stay out of the game.
How Three Friends Help You Stay Out
- You're too busy, Like when you’re playing with your favorite toy and can't stop.
- You don’t care who wins, Like not caring if your friend or brother is picked as leader.
- You think it's unfair sometimes, Like when someone yells or doesn’t follow the rules.
These three reasons are like having a bubble around you that says, “I’m not playing this game right now!” and that’s totally okay.
Examples
- Another person avoids voting because they don't like any of the candidates.
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See also
- What does not voting for someone mean?
- Why Do People Vote for Politicians They Don't Agree With?
- Why Do People Vote for Leaders Who Don't Always Win?
- How Do Election Polls Work?⎢Civics in a Minute⎢TakePart TV?
- How Does Gerrymandering: How Your Elections Are Rigged Work?