V-O-T-E!
What Wikipedia CAN'T tell you about voting!
So how...
Are you at least 18 years old, a US citizen, registered, and a state resident? That means you are eligible to join the many people of the nation in the election and voting process!
If you are not registered (this varies in many states) you must be anywhere from 25-30 days previous of the election.
If you are not registered (this varies in many states) you must be anywhere from 25-30 days previous of the election.
The Complete Beginners Guide on Steps to Voting
Step 1: Do you qualify? (the qualifications were listed in the intro)
Step 2: Are you registered? (in some states you must be registered a period of time before the election--usually 30-50 days. Be aware!)
Step 3: Where is your polling place? This is where you will go to vote
Step 4: On Election Day you will go to your polling place and fill out your ballot as you wish
Step 5: Submit your ballot and congrats!! you have successfully voted.
How Voting Makes you a Better Person
Why people vote:
Voting gives people a say and responsibility in how our nation works. It also allows us to express opinions on public issues.
Why people DON'T vote:
Some people choose not to vote because they lack interest or they fail to meet the requirements.
Straight vs. Split Ticket Voting
Straight Tickets: voting for all candidates under the same party
Split Tickets: voting for candidates under different parties
All about Ballot Fatigue
Have you ever completed a workout and been DEAD toward the end? Maybe you have been taking a multiple choice test and get really tired and bored when you know you're almost finished. When people are voting for a long period of time they get tired and will ignore some candidates if there are too many to choose from.
Amendments for Voting
15th Amendment- African American males allowed to vote.
17th Amendment- Ability to elect senators.
19th Amendment- women's right to vote!
23rd- You can vote in Washington, DC for President.
25th- end of pole taxes.
26th- Lowered voting age to 18 from 21.
17th Amendment- Ability to elect senators.
19th Amendment- women's right to vote!
23rd- You can vote in Washington, DC for President.
25th- end of pole taxes.
26th- Lowered voting age to 18 from 21.