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Can felons vote?

That depends on which state they reside in. Some allow felons to vote even while incarcerated, while others never restore voting rights, even after the sentence is completed. … (MORE)

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If you are a registered voter but do not vote who has your vote?

No one has your vote. Every registered voter is entitled to a single vote; if you choose not to cast your vote or are unable to do so, then your vote simply goes unused. All u… (MORE)

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Why do people vote the way they vote?

Some reasons for voting choices are: Because the voting system is set up so that most people are not necessarily aware that there are more than two parties or what other parti… (MORE)

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Who votes and who dont vote and why?

A person that is a U. S Citizen, 18 years or older, and has not committed a crime have the right to vote in the U. S. The rigth to vote is a civic duty, if you are not a citiz… (MORE)

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Why does the queen not vote?

While the Queen and the Royal family are allowed to vote, traditionally they do not because it could be considered unconstitutional. What that means is that while legally she … (MORE)

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Voting Games for the Family

Nowadays, it is quite common to see reality shows where the public gets to vote to determine the winner of the game. If you want to do this right at home, there are board game…s that you can enjoy with your family that allows you to vote to help determine the outcome of the game. These board games provide a unique experience to the whole board game experience. Here are some top picks for voting games."Landslide" is a political board game created by Parker Brothers, the creators of "Monopoly." In this game, you are playing in order to win the presidential election. The player who will get the highest number of the 583 electoral votes will be declared as the winner. The players use their popular votes in order to bid for states so as to win the game. The game ends when the last state wins.This game is perfect for large groups of all ages. In this game, you play as one of the villagers in a 16th century village that has suddenly become infested with werewolves. Every player has a different agenda, depending on the role that he picks from the cards. The players will try to discover the werewolf by voting each round to see who lives and who dies. There are over 40 unique roles and 18 different scenarios to allow a small or big group to achieve their goals and enjoy the game.In "The Big Idea," you need to combine green adjective cards with blue noun cards in order to invent a new product that you will try to sell to other players. Because of the many adjective and noun cards, the game will be exceedingly funny with all the wacky products that you create. You also have to invest your capital wisely in other players' products so that you can accumulate wealth. This game can be played by three to six people aged 10 and up.If you want an educational game, then "You've Been Sentenced" is the game for you. In this game, you will be dealt with 10 cards that you should use to construct a sentence. You will get a score by constructing the longest, most sensible, and most grammatically correct sentence among all the players. The fun part is that you have to defend your sentence to other players, who will serve as the jury. The player who first gets 200 points wins the game."Democrazy" is a fun-filled game where you get to make all the rules. Since it is a democracy, you can propose a new rule and then convince the other players to vote for it so that it gets adopted. This way, you can get the rules of the game to work in your advantage. On the other hand, other players may also propose rule changes so that they can benefit themselves and obstruct the rules that don't work for them. The game lasts for 45 minutes and can be played by children aged 12 and up.Voting games are fun to play because you get to interact cheekily with other players. Your fate in the game is determined by other people, so it is far from being the objective type of game. But it is also because of this that these games are more exciting to play. They are usually great for parties and big groups."Ultimate Werewolf" is a reinvention of the 1987 party game, "Mafia." It was released in 2008. (MORE)

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Key Reasons Why All Eligible People Should Vote

When you turn eighteen, you gain many freedoms that you never had when you were younger. One of the most important is the freedom to vote. Registering to vote is easy, and the…re is no better way to start getting involved in the world around you. There are many reasons why people should vote. Getting started with this process empowers you in many ways.One reason to vote is to get more control of your government. This isn't as simple as choosing who is in power. Often elected officials look up whether you are registered to vote and whether you have voted. They are more likely to pay attention to people involved in the political process. The people you vote into power usually serve for about two years and affect the way the government works for many subsequent years.A major reason why people should vote is exercising the ability to decide their own level of freedom. When you vote, you make choices about issues such as gun control or a woman's right to choose. These decisions affect the personal freedom that you enjoy on an everyday basis. Vote people into power who align with you on these issues.Especially during smaller elections, people vote on tax-related issues. Your opinions about the merits or drawbacks of tax hikes are communicated to the government during elections. Voting on taxes affects your personal finances. Think about tax voting carefully to avoid added expenditures later.One important aspect of voting is that of funding. If your state or county is considering certain programs, they often put it to a vote of the people. The issue of funding is broader than most people realize. Sometimes your vote makes decisions regarding the funding of schools or museums. Sometimes ballots contain provisions about de-funding public-interest entities such as parks. These issues generally appear on the ballot in smaller elections, so vote and let your officials know your opinion.Voting is making your voice heard in the government. When you refuse to vote, you relinquish the right to complain about the way the government works. Choosing not to vote often leads to the implementation of controversial laws that affect many.A report by the Center for the Study of the American Electorate states only 57.5 percent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the 2012 election, down from 62.3 percent in 2008 and 60.4 percent in 2004. (MORE)

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Black Voting Rights in the United States

Black Americans have voted in elections since the 1700s. However, we don't often hear about that when reading about black voting rights. In 1856 when they were debating the Dr…ed Scott decision, Justice Benjamin R. Curtis provided a lengthy documented history to show that many black Americans had voted at the time of the American Revolution. States that allowed blacks to vote and that had constitutions that protected those rights were Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts; this was during the 1770s to 1780s. In most of these states, free men could vote, but slaves couldn't. Black Americans also had the right to hold office in many of these states.In the early years of the United States, Congress moved to end slavery and get voting rights for all black Americans. In 1789 Congress banned slavery in the western territories; in 1794 it became unlawful for any state to export any slaves, and in 1808 states could no longer import slaves, However, in 1820, the next generation of Congress halted and reversed these great strides. The few founding fathers that were left loudly proclaimed their disapproval of it and told the Congress it would be the end of the United States. Congress passed the Missouri Compromise, which admitted new slave-holding States to the Union, the Fugitive Slave Law, which allowed southern slavers to go into the North and take blacks as long as they claimed they were runaway slaves, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed the areas that are now known as Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska to have slaves. This new attitude of Congress became reflected in many states where they reversed their support for blacks voting.Abraham Lincoln was the first president to reexamine and reintroduce civil rights for black Americans. In 1862 he abolished slavery in Washington, DC. In 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, which ordered the southern states to free their slaves. In 1864 several civil rights bills were passed. In 1865, after the end of the war, the Republican Congress passed the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery and the 14th Amendment giving all black Americans full civil rights. However, most states in the South ignored the new laws. When Congress realized this, they insisted that the southern states ratify and implement these Amendments before they could be taken back into the United States. The rebels in the south were not allowed to vote for several years because of their rebellion. Therefore, when the black Americans were allowed to vote, they took over much of the state government.In 1876 the Democrats regained partial control of Congress and immediately set about blocking any further progress. They also began to regain control of state governments and began to repeal their states' civil rights protections and to negate existing federal civil rights laws. They devised cunning ways to get around the federal laws like poll taxes, literacy tests, "grandfather" clauses, suppressive election procedures, black codes and enforced segregation, bizarre gerrymandering, white only primaries, physical intimidation and violence, restrictive eligibility requirements, property ownership, and the rewriting of state constitutions.In 1954 the US Supreme Court rendered its famous Brown v. Board of Education decision that integrated public schools. In 1964, the 24th Amendment was added to the Constitution abolishing the poll tax. Every subsequent president tried to pass laws for voting and civil rights for black Americans, but Congress would block the attempts. Johnson tried again and, when he couldn't get it through Congress, started working with Republicans to get the 1964 Civil Rights Act passed. Then he continued working and got the 1965 Voting Rights Act passed. This law banned literacy tests and authorized the federal government to oversee voter registration and elections in counties that had previously used voter eligibility tests.Black voting rights have been a hot issue in this country for over two hundred years. They were allowed to vote in many of the colonies and early states, but then their voting was interfered with or abolished all together. Several presidents attempted to reinstate their voting and civil rights, but Democrats would take over and block black voting rights or interfere with them. Finally, today, black Americans have full voting and civil rights in this country.Bizarre gerrymandering was when the Democrats regained majority in the state legislatures near the end of the Reconstruction, they redrew election lines so that Republicans (often blacks) could not be elected. Many blacks were elected as Republicans in Texas during Reconstruction. When the last one left office in 1897, another was not elected for the next 70 years. This continued until the federal courts demanded a change in the way Texas voting lines were drawn. (MORE)

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Dear Shareholder: The Proxy and other Votes

Even if you own passively invested mutual funds, the responsibilities of ownership is far from passive. Occasionally the shareholder will be asked for their input on the board… (MORE)

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What happens to your vote if you forget to vote?

Nothing happens to your vote. If you don't vote there is just one less vote for them to count at the end of what is being voted for. EH... If you dont vote, then you dont vot… (MORE)

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Who can vote in Cuba?

In Cuba all natural born citizens are able to vote when they reach the age of 16. There is no special registration that must take place as long as the citizen can prove th… (MORE)

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Can Iraq vote?

Yes, Iraqis can vote, infact they just held a general election around a month ago.

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Who are qualified to vote?

Eligibility to vote in the United States is determined by both federal and state law. For all states, in order to vote, you must be a US citizen, a legal resident of the state… (MORE)

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How do you get votes for a voting contest online?

Many people get votes in online voting contests by using social media. They post requests on Twitter, Facebook, Plurk, and any other chats or social networks they are on with … (MORE)

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