The U.S. has the lowest turnout of any industrialized nation; 55% in 1992 election and about 50% in 1996. ... About 40 percent of the eligible adult population votes regularly, whereas about 25 percent are occasional voters; 35% rarely or never vote. ... In 1992 Democrats in Congress tried to reform the voting system by passing a bill known as the Motor-Voter Act which would make it easier for Americans to register to vote. ...

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The two-party system represents only 30% of the population. ... As of now our "democracy" consists of a selection between two candidates whom represent a small portion of the population. ... Population growth needs to be directed the to inner city to make best use of available land and resources (11). ... Better education today leads to a successful population in the future. ...

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