Know and be able to describe at least 6 types of political participation

1.Inactiverarely vote, contribute to political organizations,

or discuss politics (little education, low income, young, many blacks; 22 percent)

2.Voting Specialists

vote but do little else; not much education or income, older

3.Campaigners

vote and get involved in campaign activities;

more education, interested in politics, identify with a party, take strong positions

Communalists nonpartisan community activists with a local focus

Parochial Participants

don't vote or participate in campaigns or political organizations, but contact politicians about specific problems

Activists

Activists: Participate in all forms of politics (highly

educated, high income, middle aged; 11 percent)