16 Candles - and a Ballot? After reading the article "16 Candles - and a Ballot" complete the following: A. record 2 arguments for allowing 16 year olds the right to vote, B. record 2 arguments against allowing 16 year olds the right to vote, C. and write a paragraph response describing your opinion on the subject.

Steps to Running a Successful Campaign 1. Do the research necessary to prepare for the campaign (figure out your budget, poll the people - can you really win?, etc.) 2. Find a capable group of individuals to run your campaign. 3. Analyze and target voters - do your research. 4. Develop a campaign message, slogan, etc. Make it memorable! 5. Develop a voter contact plan, fundraising plan, website, get petitions signed and delivered on time, etc. 6. Prepare for debates, shake a lot of hands, kiss a lot of babies, etc.

Using the Voting Rights handout, create an illustrated timeline using at least 10 events from voting history. You must include the following: 1. A title for your timeline. 2. 10 events (including a date for each and they must be in chronological order!) 3. A sentence or 2 explaining describing each event (be sure to write in complete sentences!) 4. A colored illustration pertaining to each event