Registering to Vote
Voting
Who Does What?
Party Time!
Random Stuff
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A person must be this old to vote.
What is 18 years
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A form that is printed on paper or can be viewed on an electronic machine. You use it to vote for the people and ideas that you support.
What is a BALLOT
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I am Chief Executive (Executes the laws, appoints key federal officials, grants pardons and reprieves) I am Commander in Chief (Runs the armed forces) I am Chief Diplomat (Negotiates with other countries) I am Chief Legislator (Signs or vetoes legislation, introduces legislation, works with Congress on the budget)
Who is the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
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An organized group of people with at least roughly similar political aims and opinions. The group seeks to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office. Some examples include: Libertarian, Democratic, Republican, Green & Constitution
What is A POLITICAL PARTY
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Three ways that you can learn more about your voting choices.
What is: The newspaper Radio TV Internet Friends & Neighbors Voter Information Pamphlets Organizations: The League of Women Voters Watch debates between candidates Vote.ut.gov (the State Elections Office)
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In Utah, you may register to vote as young as this age.
What is 16 years.
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Something that fits in your pocket. You should take it with you to vote in person or send a copy with your ballot the first time you vote.
What is: I.D?
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I am elected every four years I have the highest government office in the state I make sure state laws are followed Gary Herbert currently has this position
What is GOVERNOR OF UTAH?
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The political party that believes these six things...our: Families and communities should be strong and free from government intrusion Government should be smaller, smarter and more efficient Military must be strong and prepared to defend our shores Culture should respect and protect life Social programs should help lift people out of poverty
What is the Republican Party
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Who you can contact if someone violates your rights.
What is: The Disability Law Center, An Independent Living Center, A Family Member you Trust,
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Four things about you that the voter registration form asks.
What is: Name birthday, address, address you would like your ballot sent to, where you were born, your ID number, last four digits of your social security number, the political party you choose, are you a person with a disability....
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Something that happens usually every year Sometimes every two years It can even happen twice a year.
What is: Voting
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I am the leader for your town or city I work with other leaders to decide how to spend local tax money. I may make the final decision about city celebrations, libraries, where businesses are located, rules about parking, new roads and road repairs, parks, your water, safety, etc.
Who is: A MAYOR
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The political party that believes in these six things: Raising Workers’ Wages Equal Voting Rights for minority groups Securing Universal Health Care (supported Obamacare) Preventing Gun Violence Marriage Equality Protecting Our Public Lands and Waters
What is the DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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Name a person who represents Utah either in the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate
Who are: HOUSE: Jason Chaffetz, Chris Stewart, Mia Love, Rob Bishop SENATE: Orrin Hatch, Mike Lee
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How long you must live in a county before you can vote there. (Choose from: 15 days, 30 days, 90 days)
What is 30 days?
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Activities you do before______________ Find out if you will vote by mail or at a polling place. Make sure your ID has your current address. . Do some research to decide what you want to vote for.
What to do before you vote.
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My responsibilities include supervising everyone who's job is to: Keep the peace Make arrests Keep order in the court Search & Rescue Operate the jail and keep inmates Deliver legal notices Collect evidence Issue citations Investigate crimes etc.
What is THE SHERIFF
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When a political party gets together to choose who will represent them in an election, the meeting is called: CHOICES 1) A Rave 2) A Caucus 3) A Session 4) A Soiree
What is a Caucus
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Two ways you can get other's excited about making sure people with disabilities are treated fairly
What is Share your opinion on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat etc. Meet with or send a letter to a government official Tell your friends, neighbors or coworkers what disability rights are important and why. Give a speech Write a thank-you note to someone who treats people with disabilities fairly Draw or paint something to express your feelings Sing a song about it Get involved with a group that works together to stand up for fairness Just get involved in the community. When people get to know how great you are, they are going to want to include others. So, so, many more ways.....
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An activity that you can do one of these three ways: You can do it on-line You can fill out the form and mail it to the County Clerk's office in your county You can go to the County Clerk's office and do it in person.
What is REGISTER TO VOTE?
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To vote independently To request a ballot be mailed to me To keep who I vote for a secret To have an accessible polling place To have someone that I choose help me vote To get help from a poll worker if I need it
What are MY VOTING RIGHTS
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My four main roles are to 1) make policy, 2) represent the people that elected me, 3) manage my office, 4) make important decisions about laws and how tax money is spent.
What does a CONGRESSMAN DO? Note: There are congressman elected to be a part of the House and the Senate. There is a group of House Representatives and Senators at the State level and at the Federal Level
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From the following list, which is NOT a National Political Party? Constitution Libertarian Justice Disability Party Green
What is the Disability Party. The Disability Party does not exist nation-wide. It was established in 2013. It does exist in Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Michigan. If all people with disabilities formed a political party, it could include 37.5 million voters! THAT'S POWER!!
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Something else you may vote for on you ballot besides electing people to serve in a political position.
What is a Bond (Not the 007 kind) Proposition Initiative State Constitutional Ammendment
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