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Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?

Elections and civic responsibility

Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?

Elections and civic responsibility

1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?

2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?

3 Web Search

Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?

4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?

5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?

Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?

Elections and civic responsibility

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Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?

Elections and civic responsibility

1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?

2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?

3 Web Search

Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?

4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?

5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?

Elections and civic responsibility

1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?

2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?

3 Web Search

Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?

4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?

5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?

Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?

Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?

Elections and civic responsibility

1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?

2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?

3 Web Search

Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?

4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?

5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?

Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?

Elections and civic responsibility

1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?

2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?

3 Web Search

Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?

4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?

5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?

Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?

Elections and civic responsibility

1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?

2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?

3 Web Search

Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?

4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?

5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?

Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?

Elections and civic responsibility

1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?

2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?

3 Web Search

Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?

4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?

5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?