Votes

The right to vote, down to its core, has had an illustrious history here in the United States of America. More specifically, women gained the right to vote less than one century ago. Upon the ratification of the 19th Amendment in August of 1920, women were now able to have a say their governance. It was how women gained the right to vote that has made a lasting impact. Not only did they overcome stereotypes, but they also exited their proper “sphere” in society. Even though some did not believe…

In todays day and age, their are many new technologies being created everyday. one of those somewhat new , modern advancements in technology is electronic voting machines. Nowadays their is so many new forms of technology in this world. When it comes to voting, it is hard to tell which methods are best to go by. One method of voting, which has been around for a long time in our voting system, more commonly know in the United States than the newer, more technologic electronic voting machines are…

restricted for many individuals at one point in time. Qualifications to vote concluded of being white, at least 21 years of age, must pay poll tax and must be a male. The fifteenth amendment, adopted in the 1870, ensures the privilege to vote paying little mind to race, color or a past of slavery. The privilege to vote starts in America as a legitimate benefit solely accessible to white, property-owning, Protestant men. (Mass Vote) Numerous southerners discovered approaches to keep African…

“8 marginalized groups still fighting for the freedom to vote in the U.S.” by Katie Dupere and the expert Mexican WhiteBoy by Matt de la Peña, have different storylines, they both address the theme of feeling like you don't belong. The central theme is crucial because everyone can relate to being stereotyped, it makes people feel left out and as if they don't belong. In the article “8 marginalized groups still fighting for the freedom to vote in the U.S.” demonstrates the theme when the author…

There is so much information in this chapter that it is hard to know where to begin. Four times the electoral vote and the popular vote were not the same, three times in the 1800’s, and then in 2000. The author states that he is in favor of the popular vote winning rather than the electoral vote. There is good reason that this is not the way we elect our leader, and he chose not to share that with his readers. Since most of the population are centered around cities, and in some cases very large…

voting and making important decisions, be able to vote. In my opinion it is also not fair or just a waste of time since the most popular vote does not count. Even though the votes do not hold a lot in the presidential election, by giving eligible members of each state equal rights to vote is fair to me. Some individuals come from other countries and they are not able to vote until they become a United States citizen. Also, felonies are not able to vote until after seven years. There are a lot of…

Assignment 2: How We Vote The assigned material allows the readers to understand that there is a lot more to voting, than the simple action of making a selection and casting a vote. The requirements for voting, prerequisites, actual method chosen by the voter or allowed by the state to submit ballots, and even the mechanism utilized at precinct-place voting sites, all vary between state borders. As shown by political Researchers, the subject is far more complex as state imposed or personal…

accurate description for them (para. 13). This fact illustrates the plenary attitude of college students towards voting; they are not big fans of the idea. Students tend not to vote, especially in presidential elections. The iconoclastic nature of college students towards disheartens them from taking advantage of their right to vote and make changes that are relevant to them. Many college students look at the word “voting,” and immediately view it as pejorative for several reasons. One reason…

Why is it important to vote?First, your vote can make a difference in America and your state.Second, if you vote then your voice will be heard.Finally, itś a right that we have. First,your vote can make a difference in America and your state.when you vote for something it is because you believe it will make a difference in America.One example, if somebody votes for something and it wins it could make a difference in America and your state by helping your state or country safe, fair, have good…

accept. If one is able to look past this, „Swing Vote“ delivers some satirical moments as well as heartwarming scenes – though it can't really decide if it's aiming to be a family drama or a political satire. On Election Day, Molly, who is playing the part of her father's child, wife, and mother simultaneously, begs her father to fulfill his „civic duty“ and vote. He, on the other hand, is opposed to voting in general, on the conviction that his vote would not make any difference anyways. In…