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1 Voting and Elections CIVICS Education - KELLY
2 Pre Chapter Questions Directions: You have 4 minutes to answer the following questions ON YOUR OWN! Write answers only. 1. What are 2 qualifications you have to meet in order to vote in the U.S.? 2. Which right is considered by many outside of this country to be our greatest freedom? 3. What are voting districts called? (HINT: Police Stations) 4. The 2000 Election was very controversial because of suspected voting mistakes in which U.S. state? 5. Which Constitutional Amendment changed the voting age in the U.S.?
3 Voting Qualifications In order to vote in U.S. elections you must be 18 years old Resident of the state you re voting in Citizen of the U.S. Registered to vote
4 Who Votes? People eligible to vote are called the electorate People s voting rights will be denied if If you were convicted of a felony in Washington State your right to vote is restored as long as you are not under the authority (in prison or on community custody) of the Department of Corrections (DOC). Once your right is restored, you must re-register to vote in order to receive a ballot. If you have questions about your status with DOC, you can call (800)
5 Who Votes? Effects of Felon Voting Bans on African American Males
6 Why Should I Vote? The right to vote is considered to be our greatest freedom People should exercise their right to vote because it allows citizens to Choose their govt. leaders Elect new leaders if dissatisfied with performance of current leaders Express their opinions on public issues
7 Where Do I Vote? Precincts/Districts Each address is assigned to a specific precinct number Each precinct has specific locations where its residents go to vote (polling stations) Can find precinct number here: (if registered) However In Thurston County we mail in our Ballots
8 What is the text of the 26th Amendment? Section 1 The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. (Any American citizen that is 18 years of age or older may register to vote and participate in any election.) Section 2 The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. (Congress is tasked with preventing violations of the law that would prevent 18 year olds from voting or voting discrimination against voters due to their age)
9 Congressional Districts People who represent us in CONGRESS!
10 Legislative Districts People who represent us in OLYMPIA
11 Voting Methods
12 Electronic Voting Voting Methods Opti-Scan Voting Machine Touch Screen Voting
13 Voting Methods Mechanical Machine
14 Paper Ballot Voting Methods Datavote Basic Paper Punch Cards (holes called CHADS)
15 Voting Methods
16 2000 Election Controversy
17 When Do I Vote? General Election Day 1 st Tuesday after the 1 st Monday in Nov. Could be voting for President of the U.S. Governor Senators Representatives State Legislators Any state, federal, or local officials Mid-term Elections (Same Day as Above) Elections in which members of Congress and some Governors are being elected, but not the President
18 2018 Midterm Elections in CONGRESS
19 To be a CIVIC minded Voter, what do you need to know? What is on the ballot. Who is running and what is their PLATFORM What Initiatives are on the Ballot and what a YES or NO vote means. What Propositions are on the Ballot, and what a YES or NO vote means. HOW DO YOU DO THIS?
20 Initiative vs. Referendum
21 Tumwater Prop. 1
22 What do you BELIEVE?
23 What do you BELIEVE?
24 Your TASK Complete the handout and be prepared to argue your stance on each Initiative/referendum. Voter Pamphlet cuments/voters%20pamphlet%20nov% pdf Actual Referendum/Initiative supported websites.
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