Understanding Democracy and Voting
Explore the concept of democracy, its types - direct and indirect, and the qualification requirements for voting. Learn about the historical changes in voting qualifications and the importance of voter turnout in presidential elections. Discover why voting is crucial in society.
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What is democracy? A democracy is a government run by the people
What are the two types of democracy?
Direct democracy or pure democracy is a form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiatives directly. Direct Democracy
Indirect, or Representative democracy, is a type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people Indirect Democracy
US citizen by birth or naturalization At least 18 years old at the time of the election Who can vote? Resident in the community in which you register
Have these always been the qualifications to vote?
So what changed? Property Ownership Race Gender Age Voter suppression tactics
Voter Turnout in Presidential Elections 300,000,000 250,000,000 200,000,000 150,000,000 100,000,000 50,000,000 0 2008 2012 2016 Registered Voters Turnout
So why is voting important?
RECAP What is Democracy? What are the two types of democracy? How do people decide in a democracy? What are the qualifications to vote? Why does voting matter?
