Youth Participation

This video originally aired on Wednesday, June 8, 2005.

About This Video

Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) gives a speech at the “Rock The Vote” Awards. He discusses the role that young people have played in changing America throughout history and the obligation to vote.

Discussion Questions

  1. How have young Americans changed America? Do you agree with Senator Obama’s comment that young people have a debt to pay to those people who have helped them?
  2. Does the speech make you more likely to get involved in politics?
  3. What do you think is the most effective way to get other young people involved in politics?

Keywords

Advocacy and Lobbying, Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, Events and Trends, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, U.S. Senate

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Political Participation

Speakers

  • Senator Barack Obama