Essay #3: Voting
In the United States, voting is an essential way for the people of our country to make decisions. Many people across the world who live in different nations do not have the right to vote for their leaders. Despite this, around half of the people in the U.S. who are legally allowed to vote, did not vote in the last presidential election in 2016 and this number decreases by about 20 percent in many caucuses and primaries. This leaves many wondering why. Does it make sense to waste your right to vote? To some people, it does, and there are some great arguments. There are numerous reasons why some citizens choose not to vote, and certain groups of citizens are more likely to vote than others. Some do not think that their vote
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There is a minority of people who follow politics almost religiously and genuinely choose a candidate based from lots of research, the candidates’ specific views, etc. These people are often referred to as issue voters. While some people are truly issue voters, the general population uses much simpler methods called voting cues. First, there are the people who simply vote for the candidate who has the same party ID as them. They assume that these candidates stand for all or most of the same things they do because they are associated with the same ‘side’ of politics. Next, there are people who vote for the incumbent because they attribute the economy’s success during their time in office (or are fond of other things that were accomplished while they were in office). Some vote for the other candidate because they were not impressed with how the incumbent ran everything (i.e. wars, economic conditions, and/or scandalous behavior). This is an uncomplicated way to vote because it is simply picking a candidate who seems to be at least “better” than the other one and narrows it down for voters. While it seems like a fantastic way to choose, many people unfortunately connect bad events or economic conditions with the incumbent, even if it was not their fault. In more recent elections, it seems that people began casting their vote for the candidate who appeared …show more content…
First, young people need guidance, as much as they may argue that they don’t. They are new to the responsibilities that come with being an adult and don't think about it or realize they even must register first. Plus, many people who do register don’t end up voting and this needs to change. I think the government (state or federal or both) should help guide people who are registered with mailed reminders monthly until they register that also include how to register and vote. Next, we must inform and educate more people about political issues. In order to achieve this, our federal government needs to get people (especially younger voters) more aware of candidates’ policies through their main source of communication: their phones. Often, people will read articles on their phones about drama between candidates, political scandals, and one-sided, biased news about the candidates running for President or any other U.S. political position. This does not get people excited about real political issues! We need news programs, social media outlets, and the U.S. government to present and inform citizens about candidates in a way that is easy to understand and is unbiased and factual. Also, people need to know more about specific policies with easy-to-understand terms. For example, I know that when the media was talking about a dossier on the news, I, as well as many others I spoke with, had no idea what that was and had to
To enforce voting to be mandatory , this will prompt more Americans to pay attention to the choices for their representatives. Mandating would stimulate the demand side, motivating voters to understand and acknowledge who they are voting for. Therefore , voting is to be a responsibility than a option.
The presidential election is coming up in 2016 and with this comes all the excited voters. These voters wildly throw their support towards various candidates. Since there are enough candidates to start a baseball team, there are varrious types of voters. Some voters look more for the entertainers that might go to war with every country, but hey, at least they are fun to watch on TV. Others look for people who they think are actually suited for the presidency, and some people do not even vote.
Political inactivity on the part of young Americans stems from one fundamental source -- a general cynicism of the American political process. This disdain for politics is further perpetuated by a lack of voter education and a needlessly archaic voting procedure that creates barriers to voting where they need not exist. While many of these existing problems can be rectified with relative ease through the implementation of programs such as Internet voting and better voter education, such programs create only a partial solution.
When it comes to voting there are some major issues of concerns of whom the voters choose to votes for. Some of these issues consist of party affiliation, group interests, the candidate themselves, the economy and policy issues. In the election
In conclusion, voting is an opportunity to express oneself. Voting has a background that is long and drawn out. People in the colonial times went through a significant amount of laws and regulations about who could not vote, and who could. It led to Americans receiving our voting rights, still today. However, many people may not vote, it is important to know the background, the reasons for voting, and the reasons why people choose not to vote.
Unknowingly to many Americans, when they go to vote on Election day, they aren 't actually voting for their favorite presidential candidate but, they are actually voting to elect a group of state electors, who will select the president on the behalf of the general public. They have pledged to vote for a specific candidate in the Electoral College, which is the group of representatives that actually elects the President and Vice President. Currently, the Electoral College has 538 members who represent each state, equal to the number of representatives and senators that represent the state in Congress. One exception is Washington D.C. who still has three electoral votes, despite not having any representation in congress. For a candidate to win
Today in America, less than half of young voters between the ages of 18 and 24 vote (TheBestColleges.org). What most of these new adults fail to realize, is that their government depends on them to vote and elect new leaders to represent their country. Many of them make excuses to avoid voting, when really, they benefit most from voting.
The foundation of democracy rests in the hands of the people. Voting and political participation are essential privileges of a democracy. Not being able to vote for whatever reason is a denial of citizenship. However, in recent times voting has become extremely difficult for a majority of the country. Voters have the right to express their voice for change through voter registration reform and compensating the lower class and middle class.
Why is it that people are so against the idea of change? Change isn’t scary or frightful. For those people who are scared of change, are the ones who make unfair laws and rules that people who are different have to follow. Like African-Americans, who had far few rights then they do today.
In the United States the people are essential aspects in the voting process whether dictating the next upcoming president, casting a vote for city mayor, or even determining a health issue. The people are the key elements in the making of the United States so voting in primary federal elections should be mandatory but every election should not be mandatory for all individuals. Many Americans should have the motivation to willing vote in federal primary ballots because those elections are the ones mandated in determining the way America will be operated as in laws and who will be the next president. In the growing history of America several of individuals protested and fought for the right to vote, leading a way for modern Americans to
Many people don’t participate in public elections for many reasons. They may not think their opinions matter, or think it’s not worth their time. However recently, only about half of US citizens have voted in the presidential elections every year. People should vote in public elections to help clarify your rights and beliefs, to make positive change around the world, and to use the right that many others don’t have. Most adult citizens know basic facts about politics and economics but don’t have a deep understanding of it such as how certain policies can affect everyone.
You see the commercials on the television, read about it in the newspapers, hear people talking about it at work and amongst friends: the elections. Whether or not one is interested or follows politics, everyone is aware of the elections, and a large portion of the population participates in them as well. A lot of thought goes into choosing who to vote for however the actual process of voting is so simple. You get in your car, arrive at one on the numerous voting stations located around each city, go into a booth and mark an x on a ballet. Although a lot of consideration is put into the decision of choosing the candidate to best represent them, most people do not stop and put as much effort into thinking about who is behind organizing all
It disrespects those that fought and struggled for the right to vote and not be discriminated against, because to not vote is to not value the contribution and sacrifice that they made for all of us. If you don’t use your right to vote, you may lose your right to vote. And lastly every vote counts. I think that voting is an important issue but others may not care. Everyone should be required
You right to vote is a privilege. Since the time voting began it has been a historic civil right to any American person whom is willing to exercise that right. As an American you have civic duties and it is your responsibility and obligation to help shape our societies future and current community policies. Voting is that primary basis of exercising those duties and obligations. When you do not exercise those rights you are giving up a valuable privilege that is not just the right to voice your opinion but the right for issues to be heard and resolved.
Voting is a fundamental process that keeps our government system operating. Through elections, citizens have the ability to decide who will represent their beliefs in government. In addition, funding or support for community measures and social issues can be decided. Those who choose not to partake in this system are not utilizing their constitutional rights. People have many reasons to not vote, mostly because they feel their votes won’t count, they are too busy, or because of registration requirements.