Importance of Voting Essay

The Importance of Voting People say we have the right to make our own life decisions, but do we really? As an adult we have a right to vote on what our government does and who is apart of it. However not everyone votes. Our nation has fought long and hard for voting to become equal to all races and sex. People may ask why is voting important? Voting is important because our country has finally let every citizen vote and make a life decision and we don’t take advantage of it.…

been no, which perplexed me. According to the U.S Census data, 62 million Americans are not registered to vote, and only 42 percent of those registered voted in the 2014 midterm elections. The real question is, why are the remaining 58 percent not voting? Even…

It is important for people to make the right choice when voting for political figures. Who people vote for effects everyone. The people we elect to office are going to be there for a while so it’s important that they stand for the right values. The only way we are going to know what they stand for is if we are willing to take the time to research it and find out. If we are going to vote we need to make sure we make an informed vote otherwise we should not vote at all. It is important to know…

There are controversy over the use of voting machine versus the paper ballots. Some say that the machine can be rigged so we should go back to paper ballots. Texas stated they had some voter to press straight Republican tickets but had Clinton/Kaine pop up instead of Trump/Pence. Fessler, Pam (2). We often discover that it is caused by a user error. Therefore, North Carolina should keep their voting machines because they are less time consuming, cheaper, and most importantly, all votes are…

Americans gave for not voting was that they were uninterested, it’s inconvenient, or that the candidates are irrelevant. By voting, you are making your voice heard and registering your opinion on how you think the government should operate, which is why everyone should vote. The importance of voting and democracy dates back to the time of Ancient Greece. Invented in Athens, Democracy came from the word “demos” which meant “power of the people”. In Athenian Democracy, voting was not an option…

Voting in the United States shouldn't be a chore, not everyone in the world has a right to an opinion when it comes to their government. When you turn eighteen it is your civil responsibility to register to vote. On the issue of age, I stand with the current laws. However, to have an educated opinion about a controversial topic I feel that you need to at least understand both sides of the argument, which I do. I know everyone is in a hurry to grow up, but there isn't a logical reason to lower…

Voting is considered a fundamental right in the United States. Anyone over the age of 18 is entitled to have their voice heard at the polls. Unless they are a felon. Most Felons do not have the right to vote. That might change as states rethink the laws that deny felons a vote. Voting laws are dealt with state by state and are not federally regulated. Because of that, the laws that deny felons a voice at the polls differ from state to state. What keeps felons from voting depends on the…

I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: (IMAGINE) You’re in class and your professor is telling everyone about the importance of politics. While your professor is talking, you realize you haven’t paid much attention to what’s going on in the world, until you hear about the ideas of the candidates who are running. All of the sudden, you become interested and you want to vote. B. Background and Audience Relevance: Lucky for you, elections are coming up. People who are eligible to vote can register…

The United States of America are among the lowest amount of voter participation. Some people think the answer is compulsory voting, but is that the right idea? No, Americans should not be required to vote because it goes against our rights and is time consuming, it decreases voter satisfaction, and it increases the amount of uninformed voters. Compulsory voting may be the answer to other countries problems, but not the US. Americans should not be required to vote because it goes against…

doubt the most difficult one. My topic was the importance of voting, in my speech I talked about how my oldest brother was into politics and how growing up he always emphasized the importance of voting to myself and my entire family as well. As my speech progressed I talked about how every vote matters and how, as crazy as it sounds Donald Trump could help draw a new audience to politics. I tried by best to show the audience just how important voting really was by giving them not only clear…