How many college students are involved in politics?

In April 2004, 22 percent of college students said they were paying a lot of attention to that year’s campaign. Sixteen percent of college students indicate that they are active in a political campaign, and 20 percent have plans to become active. African American college students are the most likely to already be involved in a campaign (25 percent)

How many young people think politics is too complicated?

In contrast, only 7.2 percent strongly agreed that young people found politics too complicated, and only 15.2 percent strongly agreed that young people were too apathetic. Our survey also profiled the young people most involved in politics and those least involved.

What are the political attitudes of young Americans?

Our results show that while many young Americans hold cynical views of politics, they are not completely alienated from the political system, and the majority of them are concerned about issues and the future of the government.

Who is the best candidate for young people?

The survey indicated that Green Party candidate Ralph Nader has a relatively strong appeal among young people. When asked for whom they would vote in a race with all candidates on the ballot, 11.7 percent supported Nader.

Why are Saudi students not allowed to go to college?

When a 26-year-old Saudi student first arrived on a Midwest college campus two years ago, he looked forward to meeting new friends, learning how to think differently, and organizing on campus. But unlike his fellow undergraduates, he says he is not allowed to speak freely.