Forms of political participation that do not directly involve the electoral process

Write a 400 to 600 word essay addressing one of the following questions. Make sure to reference the textbook. At least 3 references and one must be the textbook from chapter 8 or chapter 10. If possible, rely on your own experience to help answer the question too. 1. Describe and give examples of some forms of political participation that do not directly involve the electoral process. Who is most likely to employ what forms of participation and why? How effective do you believe these different methods are? 2. Why is turnout in the United States lower than in other Western democracies? What reforms might increase the level of turnout in the United States? Textbook link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k0Qp5vah72KyxXc1slktEYS-LXCwY1mi/view?usp=sharing