Young To Vote The voting age has been a topic of controversy for many generations. What gender votes, what race votes, how to vote, where to vote, and who to vote for are all questions that have generated debate. Many of these continue to be asked during every election. An additional question that is being posed in current elections is at what age one should be allowed to vote. The voting age has become an increasing relevant topic due to an increase in countries lowering their voting age. Countries
simple , and that is through voting and political particapation.The right to vote was a long haul, in the 1800s only landowning white males where allowed to vote.Over time with the demand for change, blacks were allowed to vote and slowy but surely women were allow to vote.Currently in the United States of America in order vote you must be 18 years or older and a U.S citizen.This essay will explore the prilvage of voting, why voters tend to vote and why not and if voting can be considered rational
Supporters of the current voting age argue that American teens are politically unstable and immature. Rather than immaturity, the turnout at the polls serves as a far more important aspect of the voting identity. As for America, the more people that vote, the better, simply because it’s a more well rounded faceoff and that way the winning opposer is fairly given the presidency off of a higher sample size. Let’s put this in perspective: You’re in a classroom and you have finished a book. You have
voters have been seen in fewer and fewer numbers in the polls in the last elections. They have seemed to lost the feeling of interest and civil duty in voting, that the generations before them have felt. According to The Circle, since 1972 the voters aged 18 through 24 have declined 13 to 15 percentage points. Young people are uninterested in voting. They grew up in a time where politics were not popular and a sense of not caring about politics has been instilled in them. Youth are not concerned with
The Importance of Voting In the 1988 presidential election between George Bush and Michael Dukakis, 91,602,291 American people showed up to vote. Now that seems like a lot of people, but what you don't realize is the 91,050,000 registered voters did not vote in that election. This 50.15% voter turnout was the lowest in sixty-four years, falling nearly 20% short of voter turnout in most all other industrialized countries. Many people argue that this low turnout is due to voter's lack of concern
Responsibility of Voting Living in America gives each individual freedom. The freedom is yours to express your own opinion and to vote. Whether or not we choose to exercise these rights is the decision that every American citizen makes. Participating in our government is the single most important power that we as Americans have. Whether it is to elect officials or to amend a law, voting is not only a necessity, but a responsibility. In the 1996 and the 1998 presidential election, the voting turnout
Voting in the March Primary is half way finished, and according to a Dallas News article, the votes for Democrats, each day, are exceeding the votes for Republicans. When comparing the first week of early voting from 2014, Democratic voter turnout has exceeded to 69 percent; whereas for Republican voter turnout, theirs has only increased up 20 percent. This spike in Democratic voter turnout has not only shocked Republicans, but it has shocked many conservatives as well. According to an email that
stated that by denying people the ability to decline participation in voting there is an important freedom that Australians are denied. This aligns with the view of countries like the United States, where citizens value their personal freedom above all else. However, this does not appear to be the popular view of the Australian citizens. Polls taken show that over the years there has been very steady support for compulsory voting, generally with between 60 and 70% of citizens in favour of it. It
of the implementation of compulsory voting. This system has proven to be not only effective in bring voters to the polls, but also effective in improving Australia’s democracy. By evaluating these two countries with similar political structure; one can see the difference in compulsory voting turnouts compared to voluntary voting turnout. Furthermore, if Britain were to follow Australia’s example, would the country see the same positive effects of compulsory voting in their democracy? Australia is
when you felt that you never had a say in society? If so, there is a way to change that. Legal Voting age should be lowered to the age of 16. There has never been a greater time to change the legal voting age to 16. How come we let unknowledgable adults vote, but not smart and engaged teens? Teen voices tend to get blocked out while the adults get to speak freely. If we as a society change our voting age to 16, many positive events will occur. For example, Voter turnout will increase, teens will
has been much debate about the legalisation of compulsory voting throughout political history and more importantly its place in a democratic society. Compulsory voting at a Commonwealth level was recognised in Australia in 1924 under section 245(1) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act as stated: “It shall be the duty of every elector to vote at each election” (Australian Electoral Commission, 2011). Since the introduction of compulsory voting there has been both strong advocacy and opposition in terms
Should America Consider Compulsory Voting? Have you ever wondered if america should have compulsory voting? Ever since World War II our presidential elections have not included 65% or higher in voter turnout. Voting is important because, voting lets the citizens express their feelings towards the subject, it also lets the government know if it has support from it's citizens.Our low voter turnout rates are causing people to question the legitimacy of our government. Places such as Australia and
That number of people could easily change the outcome of an election. When put in perspective and fully understood, it’s realized just how important it is for every eligible voter to vote, and do so responsibly. The significance of voting is commonly misunderstood. Voting determines things from the president of the United States, to a small town mayor, to representatives, which all in turn determine everything from war, to taxes, to a child’s education. This country was politically formed into something
The Process of Voting The right to vote is one of the key freedoms in America and the foundation of our government. The process of voting starts before the first ballot is cast. Voting is an important process in our society and works best when voters meet the proper requirements, are rightfully informed and making it more restrictive can prevent voters who are uninformed. The results of voting when carried out like it was written, it gives power to the people or citizens, it preventing tensions
Midterm essay: Question 4 Voting is very much in the mind of the individual. Many United States citizens feel as though they have a civic duty to vote, that the democratic process doesn 't work unless people are actively participating in it- Others believe that their vote isn 't going to make a difference. Citizens who need the most help from the government and could get the most help, are often unable to have their voices heard. Vote suppression decreases the number of eligible voters and minimizes
Voting Should Not be Required by United States Citizens The luxury of democracy is that the people have a voice. No longer must a population answer to a single person or group but to the will of the people. Our forefathers knew the importance of voting and gave their lives for the cause. In contrast, today this privilege is often taken advantage of. “In off-year elections, turnout dips to 40 percent or less” (Stephanopoulos). The number of people who vote, directly impacts what policies are passed
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. Adding restrictions of voting such as implementing fines will utterly change the prevalence of our nature in our country. In source #1 (“Telling Americans to Vote , or Else) by William A. Galston,
Introduction Voting is a political liberty of many law-abiding citizens of the United States of America. In today’s culture, there is a widespread belief that America’s youth do not vote, and in turn possess the lowest voter turnout amongst citizens. This research will discuss the voting behavior of America’s youth as it relates to their older counterparts. With young people accounting for 21% of the eligible voting population, it is necessary for them to understand the importance their voting participation
world there are countries that still don’t allow some or all of their citizens to vote. However in America the right to vote is simply given to every American citizen over the age of 18. So you’d think that every US citizen over the age of 18 would be voting for everything, right? WRONG. Out of everyone in the US only 57% voted at our last presidential election. So out of the two hundred and forty-eight million people in the United States of as of November 30 who are eligible to vote only about 57% of
freedom of expression, including the right to vote (Thevenard & Orend, 2015). In democratic Canada, “all eligible citizens have the right to participate, either directly or indirectly, in making the decisions that affect them” ("Democracy Defined"). Voting, in essence, ensures all citizens receive an equal opportunity to express their views by selecting and supporting a political party of their choice. Such an approach provides freedom of expression for all eligible citizens, allowing for the political