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October 25, 2018 Modern Issues in the U.S. Agenda: DO NOW: True or False? NOTES #13: How do elections occur in the U.S.? CLASS ASSIGNMENT: “The Right to Vote”
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How do elections occur in the U.S.? Notes #13
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The Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years is the national day for elections. X X X
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Presidential elections occur every four years; all 435 House of Rep
Presidential elections occur every four years; all 435 House of Rep. elections occur every two years; one-third of Senate elections occur every two years.
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Voting takes place at a polling place, which is located in or near a precinct (the voting district).
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Absentee voting (voting by voters unable to get to their regular polling places) is usually allowed.
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Voters register their election choices on a ballot and all states require that ballots be secret.
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Today, all states require voters to be at least 18 years old, U. S
Today, all states require voters to be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, and legal residents of the state in which they wish to vote.
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Every state (except North Dakota) requires voter registration (the act of signing up with local election officials).
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