4 Views on Voting 6 Electing Electors 8 Popular Vote vs Electoral Vote 10 Direct Elections One Vote Won’t Make a Difference 12 14 Worth Fighting For 16 A Lack of Trust 18 A Right and a Responsibility 20 Building a Stronger Democracy 22 Glossary 23 For More Information 24 Index CONTENTS
Views on Voting is an important part of life in a democratic country such as the United States Elections are held for many local and national government positions from city council members and mayors to governors and the president Voting in these elections allows citizens to have a say in choosing their leaders Although voting is at the center of the democratic process many people don’t vote They believe their vote doesn’t matter Why do some people have this point of view Read on to learn more about the different views on voting Know the Facts 18 years old and older can register In the United States people or formally sign up to vote 4 VOTING
POLLING PLACE VOTE Does voting matter Many people believe it does but some people believe it doesn’t If someone believes it doesn’t matter they generally don’t vote 5
