Voter registration

Since its humble beginnings the United States has always swore to be the perfect example of democracy to all the other countries of the world. The power of democracy comes from the people who each get to have a say in government affairs. In order to protect these rights elections are held. However these elections are not always fair. History shows that there are problems in our voting process, these problems have at times made it difficult for democratic or republican candidates to win the…

how and when to register could be difficult to be accessed, some people have registration problems that stops them from voting. In addition, qualified voters tend to be discouraged from voting due to long waiting time and voter identification requirements. Some states require voters to bring identification document to verify their status to vote and that could potentially discourage voters from voting. Moreover, the voter turnout is decreased because convicted felons in some states are forbidden…

There is declining participation in local elections because of many reasons such as, voter apathy, a dislike of the candidates, work conflicts, the feeling that their vote doesn’t count, and a lack of knowledge about the candidates. In “Voter Turnout Plummeting in Local Elections” Aaron Weinschenk suggests the reason for lower voter turnout in local elections is due to “the negativity surrounding government in general is seeping into local government” and “polluting politics at all levels”…

Hans von Spakovsky and Shelia Jackson Lee. Spakovsky believes it protects the integrity of elections, while Lee believes it suppresses voter turnout. Hans von Spakovsky immediately defines his argument on photo identification by bullet pointing his reasons for supporting photo IDs, for example, he says it prevents “voting under fictitious voter registrations” and “double voting by individuals registered in more than one state or locality.” (Rourke, pg. 96) He also continues by quoting former…

When examining three reflections on Voter ID laws by Chander Davidson, Hans von Spakovsky, and Edward Foley, it is clear that there is a contentious debate surrounding the issue. In “The Historical Context of Voter Photo-ID Laws”, Davidson asserts that Voter Photo-ID laws are tantamount to a discriminatory poll tax. In Spakovsky;s “Requiring Identification by Voters” the author counters that voter fraud is a threat too dangerous to leave unchecked. While neither Davidson nor Spakovsky fully…

I’m form Texas, and I presumed that it was going to be a mere struggle for me to vote in the state of Oklahoma; and it certainly wasn’t. All I really had to do was fill out a voter’s registration form, receive a voter’s card then vote at the local voting poll. That might be problematic for some people, but everything went smoothly for me. In summation, despite some of the limitation college students are forced to deal with when it comes…

Thinking About Political Reform by John R. Johannes is about making the American government operate smoother for the people and politics. Political reformers are faced with these challenging issues. They must think about what reforms are great for politics and if they will work out for the people. In the book Thinking About Political Reform Johannes discuss what reform is and list numerous reforms that can benefit American government. This essay is intended to break down each chapter of Thinking…

“Women’s Equality Day”, due to the efforts of Congresswoman Bella Abzug (D-NY). This designation recognized the many sacrifices made by these courageous women and men to achieve this ratification. So is this not worth celebrating! The League of Women Voters was founded by Carrie Chapman Catt, President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1920, during its convention that was held six months before the ratification. She was a women’s rights activist and a suffragist, who stated…

“Young people need to vote. They need to get out there. Every vote counts. Educate yourself too. Don't just vote. Know what you're voting for, and stand by that” -Nikki Reed. Youth voter turnout has begun to decrease in participation. This usually pertains to people in early to mid twenties and under. A question that we need to ask ourselves is what are the reasons as to why some youth don’t vote? One could say there isn’t a simple answer; there are many reasons youth decide not to vote. The…

approaching, voter turnout rate is one of the most important statistics and political phenomenon worth studying. In a country that is supposed to be governed by the people, America’s voter turnout rate is remarkably low. There are many causes for the lack of civic engagement in the American political process. One of the main objectives of Political Parties, at a grassroots level, is finding out why people aren’t voting, and then doing as much as possible to ensure that all eligible voters are…