Voter Registration and Participation SOL CE.5e

It is a basic responsibility of citizenship. Why Vote? It is a basic responsibility of citizenship.

Who can vote? Only citizens who are registered can vote in primary and general elections.

Qualifications to register to vote in Virginia Citizen of the United States

Qualifications to register to vote in Virginia Resident of Virginia and precinct

Qualifications to register to vote in Virginia At least 18 years of age by day of general election

Who may be denied the right to vote? Any person who is under 18 years old. Any person who is not a US citizen or VA resident Any person who has been declared mentally incompetent Any person who has been convicted of a felony

Voter registration is required before a citizen may vote.

How to register in to vote in Virginia In person at the registrar’s office,

How to register in to vote in Virginia at the Division of Motor Vehicles

How to register in to vote in Virginia or at other designated sites

How to register in to vote in Virginia By mail-in application

Is there a registration deadline? Voter registration is closed 29 days before elections.

The number of citizens who register and vote is related to how important election issues are to citizens.

Factors in predicting which citizens will vote Education

Factors in predicting which citizens will vote Age

Factors in predicting which citizens will vote Income

Reasons why citizens fail to vote Lack of interest

Reasons why citizens fail to vote Failure to register

Which is greater? percentage of voters who participate in presidential elections percentage of voters who participate in state and local elections.

The percentage of voters who participate in presidential elections is usually greater than the percentage of voters who participate in state and local elections.

Every vote is important.

Review Quiz

What must citizens do in order to participate in primary and general elections? Register

What are the qualifications to vote in Virginia? Citizen of the United States Resident of Virginia and precinct At least 18 years of age by day of general election

How can someone register to vote in Virginia? In person at the registrar’s office At the DMV At other designated sites By mail in application

When does voter registration close? 29 days before an election

What factors predict which citizens will vote? Education Age Income

What are the reasons that citizens fail to vote? Lack of interest Failure to register to vote

Which elections usually have a greater percentage of voters? Presidential elections

Every vote is what? Important