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Right to Vote

Right to Vote. pg 42. Who can Vote?. - 3 Requirements be 18 years old U.S. Citizen Resident of the community- must show ID and it must match residency ** if you are a felon, right to vote can be taken away**. Preparing to Vote. -Must be registered to vote justvote.org

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Right to Vote

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  1. Right to Vote pg 42

  2. Who can Vote? • -3 Requirements • be 18 years old • U.S. Citizen • Resident of the community- • must show ID and it must match residency • ** if you are a felon, right to vote can be taken away**

  3. Preparing to Vote • -Must be registered to vote • justvote.org • rockthevote.com • -be informed about the election • Follow candidates on issues • Be aware of primaries • Be aware of voting days!

  4. Who Votes? -Electorate -all the people who are eligible to vote -Elderly are most likely to get out and vote! -Youngest are least likely to vote

  5. Why People Don’t Vote? -Some people has lost voting privileges -Some didn’t register Too lazy! -some moved recently -**apathy -a lack of interest

  6. Obstacles to Voting -apathy -registering process -voting times

  7. Obstacles to Voting -apathy -registering process -voting times

  8. Why Should You Vote? -opportunity to choose our leaders -participate in government -voice opinions about certain issues

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