Voting Rights

Voting Rights

Open Ended

Why is the right to vote important in a representative democracy like the U.S?

For each of the following scenarios, respond "yes" they should have the right to vote or "no" they should not have the right to vote.

Poll

Sue is 16 years old and very smart. She received an “A” in her government class and has studied the major issues in the upcoming election. Should she have the right to vote?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Mary is 92 years old. She uses a wheelchair and has trouble reading small print, but otherwise is fine physically and mentally. Should she have the right to vote?

• Yes

• No

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Kavna is 48 years old. She dropped out of school at age 10 and cannot read or write well. Should she have the right to vote?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Jeff has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently living in a mental health hospital. Should he have the right to vote?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Stan was convicted of a felony drug crime. He has served his time and was released from prison one month ago. Should he have the right to vote?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Raul, now 22, was born in South America and moved to the U.S. with his parents when he was 2 years old. Should he have the right to vote?

• Yes

• No

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Marty is currently homeless. He has not had a permanent address in the last year and splits his time between shelters and parks in his city. Should he have the right to vote?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What restrictions do you think should be put on voting now?