Voter turnout

is believed to have contributed to the formation of a grassroots campaign supporting Obama, who, as a result, reaped the benefits of an increased voter turnout amongst hard-to-reach voters. But it is unjust for celebrities to use their influence in this way. Some celebrities do have…

when it comes to the acquisition of campaign funds as well as helpful media exposure. As we have learned in class, two big factors that play a role in the demographic of voters are age and education. The young typically do not vote as much as members of the older age groups, thus a correlation may be noticed that the older voters have been voting for…

policy issue which has long been pulled between the federal and state powers is the issue of voting rights. This is currently a very hot subject has the laws behind who can vote are continuing to be shaped within federal and state courts through new voter identification laws. The purpose of this paper will be to first present how the current voting laws have been developed through federalism. In the context of historical background it will also provide valuable understanding of this policy issue…

The United States has a surprising number of both impoverished and food insecure citizens. Food insecurity and poverty most often occur simultaneously. As devastating as these issues of can be on the individual, when it is looked at through the lens of the conflict perspective it is clear that they are a product of societal classes (Leon-Guerrero 43). Food insecurity benefits companies that sell processed foods. Poverty specifically upholds one’s place in society ensuring that those who are in…

There are many things that are required of citizens such as the payment of taxes, the following of recognized laws, and many other established requirements. One thing that is not required from the citizen is that of being an informed and intelligent voter and citizen. It is not obligatory for you to know the impacts or nuances of what your vote will do. The act of voting is not even required in some countries. You are allowed to vote however you choose to vote, whether you are informed on the…

A referendum is a vote by the electorate and as a result parliament now becomes aware of the public consensus on a problem. The type of referendums that should be used to decide the New Zealand flag are binding referendums seeing as it allows the voters to have full say and creates a lesser waste of resources due to the decision that the…

Newsstands, television screens, and social media platforms are plastered with images of joyous same sex couples sharing a kiss or proudly waving a rainbow flag overhead. A celebratory heading in boldface commands attention amongst the sea of sensationalized celebrity news. Same sex marriage has just been legalized. The basic human right to wed can now be exercised by millions of couples. This very scene has unfolded in thirty-seven of fifty states here in America. Some would say that this is…

mobilize potential voters and make sure the right to vote is strongly protected. A barrier to voting in the United States is systematically mandated through voter registration practices. The requirements that are mandated for registration significantly lessens voter turnout which are aimed at the low-income and younger people in our society that cannot afford State Issued Identification Cards or Driver Licenses many of these individuals are members of a minority group. To resolve voter…

Introduction California is a dynamic state whose needs are in the eternal realm of changing and adjusting because of the growing population. Correspondingly, every county experiences different problems, and most of those problems require strategic problem solving because there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. This is the essence of California’s political system. The counties are the legal entities responsible for governing and protecting segments of the population. Whereas, the state is…

amount of money that you can spend on campaigns. Some of the Governor’s race candidates depend mostly on electronic media to reach out to their voters. Paid for electronic advertising allows for a candidate to communicate directly with having to go through a news editor. 30-second and 0-second T.V. spots are some of the best ways in which to reach out to a voter. Radio can even have an important impact on the electorate, but it is still important in politics. (Napolitan, J., 1976) Certain…