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