Do you feel part of the political process? Or do you believe that the political process in the United States has been taken over by forces beyond your control? Soon you will be eligible to vote—but will you? The success of democracy rests on participation by the people, and, in particular, on the regular and informed exercise of the right to vote. Internet Activities Click on Internet Activities to the left for help in completing the Chapter Review Activity on page 155 of your textbook. In this activity you will examine voting and registration statistics. Election 2000 Use these activities to be a part of the 2000 elections.

African Americans Registering to Vote. Courtesy Peter Blakely/Picture Group.