Voters Forced To Travel To Cast Their Ballots

Voters Forced To Travel To Cast Their Ballots

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Social Studies

University

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The video discusses the challenges and frustrations faced by voters in the US, highlighting issues such as long wait times, mail-in ballot problems, and systemic barriers. It features a story of two students who traveled to vote due to mail-in ballot issues, emphasizing the importance of civic duty. The video also compares US voting practices with those of other democracies, pointing out the need for reforms to make voting more accessible and fair.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for voters in ensuring their votes are counted?

The weather on election day

Vote count troubles and mailed ballot issues

The length of the ballot

The location of polling stations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did two American University students do to ensure they could vote?

They voted online

They drove back to Texas

They mailed their ballots

They voted early

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the expert, what is a sign of a problem in the voting process?

Long wait times at polls

Short voting hours

High voter turnout

Multiple voting locations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason voting in America is often challenging?

Elections are held on workdays

Citizens are automatically registered to vote

There are too many polling stations

Elections are held on weekends

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for all segments of the community to vote?

To reduce the number of polling stations

To increase the length of voting lines

To ensure a variety of solutions to problems

To make elections more competitive