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Open main menu Search Political apathy Language Watch Edit In  political science ,  political apathy  is a feeling of disinterest or  apathy  towards  politics . [1]  It can consist of interest apathy,  voter apathy , and information apathy. It can be categorized as the indifference of an individual and a lack of interest in  participating  in political activities. [2]  This includes lack of interest in  elections , political events, public meetings, and  voting . [3]  Political apathy can lead to low  voter turnout  and  stagnation  in a  state ' s  government . [4] [5]  Political apathy can lead to a loss of  democracy  and respondents mentioned it can also have social and psychological damage due to lack of personal political interaction. [6]  According to  North American Review , lack of participation can lead to "political ills" such as  corruption ...