Assignment Task:
More American women than men turn out to vote, in both presidential and non presidential elections. Learn about the fight for women's suffrage.
1. Critical Thinking
Making Inferences Why do you think suffragists worked so hard to gain voting rights for women?
Learn about Alice Paul, a leading proponent of woman suffrage.
2. What actions did Paul take that show fierce commitment to her cause?
3. Why do you think she felt so strongly about woman suffrage?
Large groups of people gained the right to vote by constitutional amendments. Different laws passed by Congress have also affected people's right to vote and the process of voting.
4. Critical Thinking
Differentiating. How was the effect of the Twenty-sixth Amendment different from that of the law passed in 1970? Need Assignment Help?
5. Making Inferences. What were the goals of the three most recent voting laws passed?
These U.S. soldiers serving overseas are taking part in a voter registration drive. Ease of registration, particularly Election Day registration, increases voter turnout. States also use absentee balloting and early voting to encourage participation. Click on the photo to see a sample ballot. Credit: U.S. Army
6. Critical Thinking
Making Connections Why do you think voter registration is important?
Polling places are generally open on Election Day from early morning to early evening, though the specific times vary from state to state. Learn how voter qualifications differ by state.
7. Critical Thinking
Identify, what is the name for the voting district to which each polling place belongs?
Apathy, or lack of interest, about political participation and voting is greater among younger Americans than among older Americans. Click on the cartoon for help understanding its content.
8. Critical Thinking
Assessing. What do you think is a consequence of voter apathy?
Now answer all these questions and make it sound like an 8th grader wrote the answers and make them very short