civics chapter 23
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Over 18 US Citizen Registered to vote Resident of state
Convicted felons face restrictions in some states
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In the past not everyone found it easy to vote. The only people that could vote for George Washington were white male property owners.
The South would continue to prevent African-Americans to vote using poll taxes and literacy tests. Poor whites were allowed to vote because of the Grandfather Clause.
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VOTER REGISTRATION
Must register 25 days before election. You can register as a democrat, republican or independent.
To make it easier = Motor Voter Act = automatically registers you when you apply for drivers license.
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Voters go to a polling place somewhere in their precinct. Usually a fire house or school gym
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
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Once there you cast a vote using a BALLOT
If you can’t make it you can cast an absentee ballot
Votes counted = returns
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The United States has some of the lowest voter turnout of any democracy.
My vote doesn’t count
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Primary Elections General Elections Initiative Referendum Recall
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Only registered members of party can vote
Any registered voter
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Each state has a number of electoral votes = # of senators + Representatives.-Changes every ten years538 Total270 to win
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It is possible to become president and LOSE the popular vote. In other words more people voted for the other guy.
This happened to Al Gore in 2000
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Posters, Bumper stickers, pins and leaflets – get the candidates name out so people remember it
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Direct Mail – sending out mail to people in your voting district – often attacking the opponent
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Personal AppearancesUse of the InternetAnd the tv play big roles too
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Copy the chart out on page 626
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Help candidates get elected – raise money and provide advertising.
Support candidate that will promote their legislation – tied to special interest groups
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Groups that provide money and support to candidates who share similar values
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Person with most votes wins.
EX. Jim = 48,000 Fred = 46,000 Tom = 6,000
Must receive more than 50% to win
EX: Jim = 48,000 Fred = 46,000 Tom = 6,000
Jim = 49,000Fred = 51,000