Exploring Elections and Voting Rights

The video tutorial by Kaeleigh explains the importance of voting as a right and responsibility in the United States. It covers the process of elections, the role of political parties, and the significance of campaigning. The tutorial also details voter registration, voting laws, and the voting process, including the use of ballots and polling places. Additionally, it discusses ballot measures and absentee voting, concluding with a call to practice and engage with the material.

What is the main purpose of voting?

• To choose school subjects

• To select political leaders and representatives

• To choose our favorite food

• To decide on movie nights

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What is the main way citizens can influence how the country is governed?

• By watching the news

• By voting in elections

• By playing online games

• By reading books

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What are the two main political parties in the United States?

• Blue and Red

• Cats and Dogs

• Democrats and Republicans

• Apples and Oranges

What age must you be to vote in the United States?

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 18 years old

• 16 years old

Why is it important to register to vote?

• To receive a gift

• To ensure you vote in the correct location

• To get a day off

• To meet new people

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What is a ballot?

• A type of dance

• A piece of paper used for voting

• A new game

• A kind of food

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What can you vote on besides politicians?

• Favorite ice cream flavor

• Ballot measures like tax laws

• New names for pets

• Color of school uniforms

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How can people vote if they cannot go to their polling place on election day?

• By singing a song

• By using an absentee ballot

• By sending a text message

• By asking a friend to vote for them

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What happens after the election deadline passes?

• The votes are thrown away

• Votes are no longer accepted

• A party starts

• Everyone goes home

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Who counts the votes?

• Local celebrities

• Students

• Poll workers and election officials

• Teachers

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