Chapter 12: Understanding Elections

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Chapter 12: Understanding Elections Section 3 Election Day and the Voters

Election Day and the Voters Main Idea Voting is one of the main responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. Being a part of the voting process and taking an active role in electing public officials helps give all Americans a voice in their government.

Election Day and the Voters What happened in the 2000 Presidential election? What are some methods of political participation? What are the two steps require to vote? What is Reapportionment? What is Redistricting? What is gerrymandering? Focus Questions

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