Voting

Lowering the voting age to 16, as many european countries have done, has been proven to raise voter turnout. Although other ways have also been proven to increase turnout. There are very conflicting views when it comes to the voting age. One Side claims lowering the voting age to 16 will increase voter turnout. The other side claims Lowering the voting age isn't the answer, but improving the voting process is what we need to focus on. Both articles have very great points, but I believe…

In the upcoming 2016 Presidential Election, it’s important for people to understand their role in the voting system and how the voting system actually works. One important aspect to the election is the Electoral College, which is the true body that hand picks the President and Vice President. However, many people are in the dark to as what the Electoral College actually does. Is it a system that directly reflects the votes of the citizens or is it a calculating system that sides with the…

ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTING SYSTEM Critique/analyze the Electoral College Electoral College voting system applies to the election of the president and the vice president. It is a system whereby votes are granted to each state based on its representation in congress. Votes therefore are not allotted in respect to population. Each state is given a minimum of three votes in addition to two votes for senators. This voting system should be abolished because the distribution of votes per state is not…

granted. Voting is a very important matter that young adults in the United States do not consider it a priority to take the time to make their voice be heard. This is sad but hard true fact and something has to be done about it. The most obvious solution is to motivate young americans to go out, cast their vote, and have a say in how our government operates. Voting is a right and civic duty to vote, then we fail to create a government that is supposed to represent the people. That is, by not…

Before an election, people usually pay no heed to voting believing that one vote will not make a difference. The real regret and chaos comes however, when laws are passed against their beliefs and they become negatively affected by them. The cause for these false voting turnouts are because of the lack of voting. Resulting in no guaranteed legitimacy in the results. Compulsory voting will help prevent the trouble people face because of not voting. The United States is a democratic country…

As a first time voter, I had been told horror stories about same day voting and heeded the advice of those wiser than me. I casted my ballot days before avoiding the lines while still getting emotional as a female voting for the first woman presidential nominee of a major party. As lunchtime rolled around at the Cache Valley County Clerk’s Office, the lines were growing and people 's desire to fulfill their civic duty depleted. Many grumbled, asking “what the hell was taking so long”. The…

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…

The statistics presented are based on replies to survey questions about whether people were registered and/or voted in specific national elections. People who are not United States people are not to vote. The voting-age population also includes a lot of people who cannot register to vote meeting person and age needed things. Some people are not permitted to vote because they have been committed to the prison/punishment system, mental hospitals, or other institutions, or because they do not meet…

considering this question from an international perspective, primarily focusing on The United States of America. The United States of America follow a democratic regime (Chou,2016), this essay will outline the effects this has on knowledge based tests on voting power for citizens. The research conducted from past legislation and case studies will contribute to the arguments for and against whether it is necessary to put this control in place and the factors that need to be considered. CONTEXUAL…

The Voting Age Should Be Lowered What is the lowest age you are allowed to vote? Eighteen is the minimum age that people are allowed to vote these days and I think that it should be lowered. Three reasons they should lower the minimum voting age is because kids this age have some good opinions, they would pay more attention to the news, and lastly we wouldn't have as many ties in the voting because there would be more people to vote. Anyone the age of 18 or older is allowed to vote for the…