Voting Basics
what is a fundamental part of America's political system that makes government representative of the people?
Voting
You must be a citizen of this country to vote in a federal election
The US {United States}
Voters must do this before they can vote in elections.
Register to vote
If a candidate's name is not on the ballot, you might still be able to vote for them by doing this.
Writing in their name.
This is the form on which voters mark down who and what they would like to vote for.
A ballot
What is the purpose of voting in America?
To make government representative of the people.
Besides being a U.S. citizen, you must also meet your state's requirements for this
Residency requirements
You can register to vote with this specific government entity.
What is your state
f you are eligible but cannot vote in person on Election Day, you can fill out this type of ballot.
An absentee ballot
These are the people voters choose to represent them in government.
The candidates
What kinds of elections can U.S. citizens vote in?
federal, state, and local elections?
This is the minimum age you must be to vote in a federal election.
18 years old
Name one way citizens can register to vote besides online.
Vote by mail or by filling out a form at a military recruitment center or the Department of Motor Vehicles
This is the day when most people go to vote in person.
Election Day
This is what voters use to get background information on candidates and ballot measures before voting.
a voting guide
Why is voting important in a democratic society?
It's a fundamental part of America's political system and makes government representative of the people
If you move to a new state, this is one of the first things you need to do to vote there.
Meet the state's residency requirements
If you want to register in person, you can do so at a military recruitment center or this government department.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
How can you vote for an unlisted candidate in this specific way.
By writing in their name
The act of adding a candidate's name to a ballot if they aren't already listed.
writing in the persons name
Explain why voting is considered "fundamental" to America's political system.
It is what makes government representative of the people
Name all three key requirements to vote in a federal election
be a U.S. citizen, meeting your state's residency requirements, and being at least 18 years old
List three different ways you can register to vote
Online, by mail, or by filling out a form at a military recruitment center or the Department of Motor Vehicles
Describe two scenarios where a person might vote differently than showing up in person on Election Day.
Write-in or Absentee Ballot
Explain the difference between a "ballot" and a "voter guide.
a ballot is the form you use to mark your votes, while a voter guide is a document you use to learn about candidates and issues before voting