Participation in civic life and turnout in elections is not the same across demographic groups in U.S.society It varies by age, race, gender, income, and a variety of other characteristics. How serious a problem is this for U.S. society? Present some evidence from the readings or lectures to explain why you say this? Based on your assessment of how serious a problem this phenomenon is to democratic governance, what steps should be taken by government and by private organizations to enhance civic participation and voting?