Let's Vote!
By Madena D.
Registration Requirements in NC
- Must be a citizen of United States of America.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be a resident of North Carolina.
- Proof of Residence.
Steps in Voting
- Register to vote.
- Provide proof of residence.
- Cast your vote on a ballot.
- Challenger compare signatures to make sure signatures match.
Carrie Chapman Catt
Catt helped women get their right to vote. Founded the League of Women.
Come Out & Vote!!!
Come one. Come all. Cast your vote & make a difference in today's government.
Amendments
Voting Amendments
15th Amendment- African American male were given the right to vote.
17th Amendment- Voters vote for Senators.
19th Amendment- Women gain the right to vote.
23rd Amendment- People in Washington, DC may vote.
24th Amendment- Ended Poll Tax
26th Amendment- Lower voter from 21 years old to 18 years old.
Who Votes/ Why!
People who vote tend to be the following
- informed voter.
- 18 or older.
- Citizen
- Resident of the U.S.
- To have a voice in the government.
- Because not everyone used to be able to vote.
- It's our responsibility to vote.
Who Does Not Vote & Why Not?
People who choose not to vote tend to believe the following
- No candidate relates to their beliefs
- Their vote doesn't matter
- They simply just don't care about the government or issues dealing with the government.
Straight VS. Split Ticket Voting
Straight Ticket Voting- allows voters to choose a party’s entire list of candidates with just a single ballot marking.
Split Ticket Voting- a ballot on which not all votes have been cast for candidates of the same party.
Split Ticket Voting- a ballot on which not all votes have been cast for candidates of the same party.
Ballot Fatigue
Ballot fatigue is when a voter races at the top of a ballot and skips over the rest.
Timeline
- 1920- Women were given the right to vote (19th amendment).
- 1964- Outlaws poll tax in national elections (24th Amendment).
- 1965- Literacy tests prohibited (Voting Rights Act of 1965).
- 1970- Lowered the minimum voting age to 18 (Voting Rights Act Amendment of 1970).
- 1993- Made it easier to register to vote & to maintain registration (National Voter Registration Act).