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Why are politics a necessary part in our democracy?
People have differing ideas about what is important and what should be done
about it.
Participation in Politics
Some people join political parties and become active in local and
state political organizations
Participation in Politics
Some participate by contributing money to a candidate or political
organization
Participation in Politics
Others campaign for individuals (or issues) or become candidates
themselves.
Voting Restrictions
Every U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old has the right to vote freely and in
secret.
**Though this has not always been the case**
National Offices Georgia Citizens Vote For
Executive positions that GA citizens vote for
• 1. President
• 2. Vice President
Legislative positions that GA citizens vote to represent the people of GA
• U.S. Senator (2)
• U.S. Representative • 1 per district
• 13 representatives in all
How do general elections differ from special elections?
General Elections• Held on Tuesdays after the
1st Monday of November in even numbered years
• Vote for national, state, and local officials
Special Elections• Can be held at almost any
time
• Used to fill vacant positions when an officeholder dies or resigns
What is a referendum?
When citizens vote on an issue
Can occur in either a general or special election
Ex. Raise the local sales tax
Ex. Allow Sunday liquor sales
What is meant by the term “open”
primary?
Both the Democratic and Republican primaries are open to
any registered voter. You don’t have to be a member of one party
or the other.
However, a voter cannot vote in both primaries.