Warm-Up (54L) What kind of political party system does the US have? Name one strength and one weakness of the multi-party system. (1A only do if you didn’t finish last time) Did the results of your political spectrum survey from last time surprise you? Why or why not?
Voting in the United States
Voting: Duty or Responsibility? “Must do” or “should do?”
Qualifications (NC) US citizen 18 years old (26th amend) Registered to vote Not currently serving felony sentence County resident- 30+ days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar7r5aG_B0Y
How to Vote 1. Register 2. Go to polling place in your precinct 3. Check in/sign application New requirement for 2016: photo ID
4. Cast your vote on the ballot: Secret Straight ticket- all candidates from 1 political party Split ticket: from different parties Absentee ballot: vote w/o physically being @ polls (mail in) 5. Counting the vote… Returns = results Exit poll: ppl asked how they voted as they leave
Your Vote MATTERS! People don’t vote for lots of reasons…. Not registered Apathy Think vote doesn’t matter Don’t like any candidates Youth vote matters A LOT: Lots of voting power Unique needs Habit forming!
Special Reasons to Vote Initiative: citizens propose new laws (via petition) Referendum: proposed law sent back to voters for their approval (“referred” to the people) Recall election: vote to remove elected public official from office --->>> NC does not have any of these
Quick Write (54L) Should voting be a requirement of citizenship (a duty)? Or should it remain a responsibility? Explain your answer fully in complete sentences.