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Title: Monday, October 23, 2006 Chapter 10: Voting


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Monday, October 23, 2006Chapter 10 Voting
Elections
  • Section 1 Who Can Vote?

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BW1 Identifying
  • What requirements must you meet to qualify to
    vote?
  • You must be at least 18 years old, a resident of
    the state for a specified period of time, and a
    citizen of the United States. You must also be
    registered to vote.

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BW2 Comparing
  • What does it mean to vote a split ticket?
  • A person votes for some candidates from one party
    and some from another.

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BW3 Summarizing
  • What are two good reasons to exercise your right
    to vote?
  • Voting gives people a chance to choose their
    government leaders and allows people to express
    their opinions on public issues.

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Who Can Vote?
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Qualifying to Vote
  • An important right major responsibility
  • Early years of our country, many people were
    barred from voting
  • Now, need to be at least 18

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Qualifying to Vote
  • Voter Registration
  • Must register to vote
  • Registration requirements vary involves filling
    out some forms

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Steps in Voting
  • Go to polling place in their precinct
  • At the Polls
  • Ballot list of candidates
  • May need additional ID
  • Casting a Vote
  • Voting machines vary widely (computerized)

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Steps in Voting
  • Absentee Voting
  • Out of town, sick, military
  • Counting the Vote
  • Returns ballots results to the election board
  • Media tries to predict
  • Exit poll sample of voters

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Why Your Vote Matters
  • Prepare stay informed
  • Answer questions to decide
  • Electorate eligible to vote
  • Many people dont vote due to apathy

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Class work Activity Art
  • Preconceived notions of what kind of leader a
    lawmaker or president should be.
  • Draw a caricature of the perfect candidate.
  • Include symbols labelspersonal experience
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