History
People who could vote when our nation began
What is white, male property owners
4 reasons people don't vote
What is don't care, not informed, don't feel like their vote will matter, don't like any candidates
If you are not going to be around your voting location on Election day what are the other ways you can vote?
Early Voting or get an Absentee ballot
you are only voting for people in Congress this election(True/False)
False
1 way voter turnout can be increased
What is .....various answers...
When were Black men allowed to vote?
In 1965 with the Voting Rights Act.
How voter participation can affect public policy (decisions made by the govt)
What is politicians pay attention to the people that vote - care most about issues that voters care about
Where do you vote
polling station; everyone varies depending on address.
How many states have a governor race?
36 state governors
Another way voter turnout can be increased
What is....various answers...
Voter turnout in 2008 compared to previous years
What is highest in past 40 years
Most states require voters to do this ahead of time, to prevent voter fraud
What is register
Can you vote for a friend
Nope!
How many senators are up for reelection in 2018?
There are 35 seats up in 2018
Could you campaign(Knocking on door/calling people) on behalf a person running (Yes/no)
YES
3 groups widely denied the right to vote
What are felons, mentally incompetant and institutionalized
About what percent of millennial/gen z Americans plan to vote in the midterm election?
28%
where do you go to get more information about voting?
How many House seats are up for reelection in 2018?
All 435
Give four ways you could get involved
Voting rights were also denied by denying this basic right to certain groups
What is citizenship
If you don't choose a party when registering, you won't be able to vote in this type of election in most states
False, just in the primary
Is voting different depending on what state you are from. (T/F)
Trueee
name three other positions that you could vote for in the 2018 midterms
Attorney General, Comptroller, State Senate, State House, education board
Is it to last?
Nooooo.... text your friend or family member right now to remind them to vote TODAY