Voting is an extremely important part of adult life. Throughout history, many groups have fought and suffered for the right to vote, yet in many elections, less than half of eligible voters show up to cast their vote. If you think about this for a minute, that means that elections are often decided by only a small percentage of eligible voters.
Read the article below on voting and answer the questions that follow:
9 Reasons We Need Young Voters More Than Ever (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Questions:
1) In your opinion, what is the most compelling reason to vote?
2) Why do you think many young people do not vote?
3) What are some ways you can get involved and make your voice heard?
4) Are you registered to vote? If not, you can register here . Even if you are not yet 18, you can pre-register, and you will be registered on your 18th birthday. If you are not registered to vote, discuss when you will register or why you have decided not to.
5) Look at the following resources, then list one thing you learned from these resources:
Headcount.org - Music,Democracy, Action: https://www.headcount.org/state/california/?section=voter-id
Non-partisan information on the positions of members of Congress on various issues: http://votesmart.org
Voter’s Edge California - information on ballot measures and candidates: http://votersedge.org/ca
