The ‘silent majority’ are people who feel like they don’t have a strong opinion on politics, or maybe their voice doesn’t matter. They might not vote because they think it’s too hard to choose between candidates, or they’re just tired of fighting about things that don’t affect them much.
Why It Matters
When the silent majority stays quiet, politicians can make decisions without hearing from everyone else. This means the people who are most vocal, and sometimes the loudest, might get more attention than others.
Examples
- A kid doesn’t vote because they think the choices are too boring.
- An office worker skips voting because they feel their boss’s opinion is louder than theirs.
- A parent votes but doesn’t talk about politics much, even though they know it affects their child's school.
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See also
- Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Governments?
- What's the Point of a Doomsday Clock?
- What's the Point of a Doomsday Clock?
- Why Do We Use ‘Secret’ Codes in Politics and History?
- What's the Difference Between a Monarchy and a Democracy?
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