Elections and Voting

Electoral votes in the Electoral College determine the President of the United States. Every state and DC are awarded a certain number of electoral votes with which to elect the President. Each state has electoral votes equal to the total of the 2 representative the state has in the U.S. Senate plus the number of representative the state has in the House of Representatives. The electors in each state are elected by the "popular vote" in each state in the presidential election and swear in advance to vote for the presidential candidate who wins the election in their state.

Each state has electoral votes equal to the total of the 2 representative the state has in the U.S. Senate plus the number of representative the state has in the House of Representatives. Since every state has two senators and at least one representative to the House, every state has at least 3 electoral votes. The District of Columbia gets 3 electoral votes. Therefore, the total number of electoral votes is 538 - 100 (senators) + 435 (representatives) + 3 (for DC). A majority is 270 - one more than half of the total number of 538.

Everyone should be allowed to vote because it is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of democratic societies. All individuals deserve to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives and have a say in choosing their representatives. Additionally, allowing everyone to vote promotes equality, inclusion, and ensures that diverse perspectives are represented in the democratic process.

The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and all persons voted for as Vice-President and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates and the votes shall then be counted.

Every state has at least 3 electoral votes. Based on the 2010 Census, Alaska, Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming are the states that have 3 electoral votes. The other states have more than 3 electoral votes.

To vote on MovieStarPlanet, you can typically find voting booths or areas within the game where you can cast your vote. Follow the instructions provided, such as selecting a nominee or clicking on a specific option. Remember to review the voting criteria and rules before participating.

It is difficult to provide a specific answer to this question as voter turnout can vary significantly from one election to another. However, historically, younger voters tend to have lower turnout rates compared to other age groups. Therefore, it is possible that in many elections, around 1 in 5 potential first-time voters actually cast their vote.

The next US presidential election is in 2012.

The location of general elections in 2012 would depend on the specific country or countries holding these elections. Elections are held in different countries around the world, so it is necessary to specify the country in question to determine the exact location.

Without specific information on the location and date of the election, it is not possible to provide a list of offices that candidates are running for. Elections can be held at various levels of government, including national, state/provincial, and local, and candidates can run for positions such as president, governor, mayor, senator, representative, council member, etc.

1. The country is divided into Constituencies. Some Constituencies are reserved for SCs, STs and OBCs.
2. Once the Constituencies are decided, the next step is to decide who can and who cannot vote. In India, the list of people eligible to vote is prepared long before the elections and is called the Voter's List.
3. Candidates of the political parties are nominated by the respective parties.
4. The candidates campaign and release their manifestoes so that the people get to know them.
5. Parties and Candidates need to follow a Code of Conduct during elections.
6. Polling is done on a day selected by the Election Commission.
7. After polling is done, the votes are counted and the party getting the majority forms the Government.

Jackson's election in 1828 is seen by many historians as a turning point in American political history. It marked the rise of a new era known as Jacksonian Democracy, which emphasized the rights of the common people and expanded political participation. Jackson's election also reflected the growing power of the Western states and the shift away from the political elites that had dominated earlier administrations.

The powers of the election commission vary depending on the country, but generally they are responsible for ensuring fair and transparent elections. This includes tasks such as voter registration, overseeing candidate nominations, monitoring campaign finance, organizing polling stations, and tallying election results. Additionally, they may have the authority to investigate and address electoral violations or irregularities.

In Minnesota, for the 2010 General Election on November 2nd, most polling places open at 7:00am; a few polling places in small townships located outside the eleven-county metropolitan area may open as late as 10:00am. All polling places close at 8:00pm.

For more information, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State Web site, located in the Related Links below.

More people should vote not only in the next election but always in every election. If you think that if you don't vote than that won't determine who would win, you are dead wrong. If everyone thought that, America wouldn't move anywhere.

Roman citizens who could vote but couldn't hold office were known as plebeians. They were mostly commoners who did not belong to the elite patrician class. While they had the right to vote and participate in the political process, they were typically excluded from holding high-ranking governmental positions.

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If no candidate winds up with an absolute majority of the electoral college, the election for President is decided by the US House of Representatives. The only choices available to the House of Representatives are those candidates placing in the top three of the electoral college vote. In the House vote, each state receives one vote (regardless of the number of representatives it has) and must cast its vote for one of the three choices (or abstain from voting). In order to win, a candidate must receive an absolute majority (that is, at least 26 votes out of the possible total of 50, one for each state). If no candidate receives an absolute majority, voting continues until one of the candidates does.

The election for Vice-President is run separately by the Senate, though in this case only the top TWO candidates in the electoral college vote are options. Each Senator receives an individual vote (the two Senators from a state are not required to vote for the same candidate). An absolute majority (usually 51 votes of a possible 100, 2 for each state) is required to win. Again, if no candidate gets at least 51 votes, then the Senate continues voting until a winner is chosen.

In both cases, a 2/3 majority of the state delegations (House) or Senators (Senate) must be present for the vote to take place at all. Regardless of the number of votes cast, an absolute majority of the possible votes is required to win.

In both cases, this disproportionately favors less populous states; Alaska (population well under a million) gets the same number of votes as California (population almost 39 million).

It IS possible that the vote could stall in the House until after the date when the new president should be inaugurated; in that case, the newly elected Vice-President would become Acting President until such time as the House vote was resolved. If neither the House nor the Senate had made a final determination by then, the Speaker of the House would become Acting President until either the Senate elected a Vice-President (who would then become Acting President) or the House elected a President (who would then become President).

Incidentally, if you're a fan of the HBO series "Veep", the scenario in the season 5 finale cannot happen in real life. The major inaccuracies are that in the case of a tie in the House, it does not automatically result in the Senate's choice for Vice President becoming President (Acting President possibly, but not actually President), and if there is a tie in the Senate, there is at the very least a legal gray area as to whether or not the President of the Senate (who is not actually a Senator) is allowed to cast the tie-breaking vote.

The Democrats chose Horatio Seymour as their nominee in the election of 1868. He served as the Governor of New York and was known for his opposition to Reconstruction policies and advocating for white supremacy in the South. However, Seymour lost the election to the Republican nominee, Ulysses S. Grant.

Most people participated in the 2004 presidential election by voting in person at their designated polling place. Some also participated by mailing in absentee ballots if they were unable to vote in person. Additionally, others participated by engaging in campaign activities, such as attending rallies or volunteering for candidates.

Section 5 of the Act requires states to provide individuals with the opportunity to register to vote at the same time that they apply for a driver's license or seek to renew a driver's license.

Section 7 of the Act requires states to offer voter registration opportunities at all offices that provide public assistance and all offices that provide state-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities.

Section 6 of the Act provides that citizens can register to vote by mail using mail-in-forms developed by each state and the Election Assistance Commission.

http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/voting/nvra/activ_nvra.php

No, a vote by acclamation does not require a motion to be seconded. In a vote by acclamation, the chairperson simply asks if anyone objects to a particular candidate or proposal, and if no objections are raised, the vote is considered unanimous and no formal motion or second is needed.

Negative ads can potentially decrease voter turnout by making people feel disenchanted and disillusioned with the political process. When voters are bombarded with negative messages about candidates, they may become apathetic or lose trust in the system, leading them to disengage and not bother to vote. However, negative ads can also have the opposite effect by motivating supporters of a particular candidate to turn out and vote against their opponent. Ultimately, the impact of negative ads on voter turnout can vary depending on the specific content and context of the campaign.

The process of voting became private through the introduction of the secret ballot in the 19th century. Prior to this, voting was often done publicly, with individuals publicly declaring their choice. The secret ballot was implemented to protect voters from intimidation, coercion, and bribery, allowing them to cast their vote in secret without fear of retribution.

Candidates are typically chosen to appear on the ballot through a combination of processes, such as party nominations, primary elections, or signature collection. Political parties may select their candidates through internal processes, while primary elections allow voters to select their preferred candidate from a party's choices. Independent candidates may have to collect a certain number of signatures from registered voters to qualify for the ballot. The specific rules and requirements vary according to local election laws and regulations.

George Wallace ran in the 1968 presidential election as an independent candidate. He championed states rights and a policy of segregation, appealing to southern white voters who were resistant to the civil rights movement. Although he did not win the presidency, Wallace's campaign had a significant impact on politics and race relations in the United States.