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Undecided Voters

Undecided Voters. Undecided Voters. Elections. How the System Works. Let’s Vote. Suffrage. The right to vote 1789- right to vote was extended to white male End Women's Suffrage. Electorate. Individuals who participate in the election process. 2012 Ohio Election Outcome. Franchisement.

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Undecided Voters

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  1. Undecided Voters • Undecided Voters

  2. Elections How the System Works

  3. Let’s Vote

  4. Suffrage The right to vote 1789- right to vote was extended to white male End Women's Suffrage

  5. Electorate Individuals who participate in the election process

  6. 2012 Ohio Election Outcome

  7. Franchisement Political definition for the ability to vote

  8. Australian Ballot • Secret Ballot

  9. Who was on the 2012 Ballot?

  10. The Write-In Candidates 2012 President and Vice President Write-In Candidates

  11. The 15th Amendment Ratified in 1870 and granted African-American males the right to vote.

  12. The 19th Amendment • Ratified in 1920 and granted women the right to vote.

  13. Women’s Suffrage Prior to 19th

  14. When Federal Elections are Held • Date is determined by Congress • 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November of even numbered years.

  15. When State Elections are Held • Secretary of State – John Husted • State and county elections are even numbered years. • States follow the same guidelines for the time of general elections.

  16. LocalElections • Elections are held in odd numbered years.

  17. OhioPrimary • What is the purpose? • 1st Tuesday after 1st Monday in March/May during even numbered years.

  18. Voter Registration For Ohio • Ohio registration requirements • 18 years of age – 26th Amendment • Citizen of the United States • Registered 30 days prior to the election • Resident of the county 30 days prior to the election

  19. Other Issue of Voting in Ohio • Four year registration requirement • Absentee ballots

  20. Those Prohibited From Voting • Felons • Vagrants • Mental Patients • Dishonorably Discharged Veterans

  21. Rates of Voting and Registration 2 facts and 2 inferences

  22. Vote November 5

  23. Uncle Sam Video

  24. World Perception of US Elections

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