Citizenship
Compare and analyze viewpoints about whether citizens should be required to vote...
| United states citizens 18 years and older have the right to vote. |
| Eligible voters need to register ( give proof of citizenship and residency) before their first election. |
| Many citizens who con vote don't (5 out of 10 vote). |
| Should Voting Be Required? | |
| Yes | No |
| Suzanne Hee... " Yes... voting is what each citizens gives back to society. .... It is important to know about the issues that affect them and have a say...." | Debbie Macon... "citizens should be encouraged to vote but not required. Freedom of choice is as important as the right to vote. People don't always feel like they have enough information..." |
| Joel Rosch ... "Forcing people is a good idea under certain conditions.... voting take place when people have time off .... Democracy involves not only rights but responsibility." | |
Your opinion is .......
Citizenship.....
| Learning Adventures in Citizenship |
| Time for Citizenship |
| Ben's Guide / Citizenship |
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