VOTE TODAY!!
Haley Campbell
Voting Requirements:
*have to be at least 18 years old
*U.S citizen
*must be a resident of the state you wish to vote in
*no criminal record
Who can't vote?
*felons
*people who are under 18
*people who have not registered
*people who are not citizens
Registration Requirements:
*The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (“the Motor Voter Act”) offers individuals the opportunity to register to vote when they apply for or renew a driver’s license.
*A voter may use the federal mail-in form, which every state must accept and use and includes instructions for where to send it in each state.
*Most states require you to register 25 days before you vote
*Registration forms ask for your name, address, age and often your party preference
Steps in Voting:
1. Register to vote
2. Go to your assigned poll or precinct
3. Cast vote
Why Vote?
Straight Ticket:
Voting Amendments:
The 15th Amendment- prohibits the federal and state governments from denying people the right to vote based on race or color
The 17th Amendment- establishes that the people of the state elect the senators
The 19th Amendment- guarantees all women the right to vote
The 23rd Amendment- gives the residents of Washington D.C and the District of Columbia the right to vote
The 24th Amendment- prohibits poll tax
The 26th Amendment- changed voting age to 18
Important Historical Events
1870- 15th Amendment: Prohibits denying a person's rights to vote based on race
1920- 19th Amendment: guarantees women the right to vote
1970- 26th Amendment: Lowers the minimum voting age to 18
1993- National Voter Registration Act: makes it easier to register to vote and maintain reigtration
2006- Voting Rights Act of 2006- Prohibits use of tests or devices to deny the right to vote