Voting Challenges and Solutions in New York

The video discusses the low voter turnout in New York, highlighting the challenges faced by voters, such as complicated registration processes and strict party affiliation rules. It explores how these issues impact candidates like Bernie Sanders and the broader implications for the U.S. electoral system. Efforts to modernize voting and improve turnout are also covered, with a humorous nod to Sesame Street.

What percentage of New York's registered voters participated in the 2014 gubernatorial race?

• 25%

• 90%

• 50%

• 75%

Which major American city had the worst voter turnout in 2008?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Houston

• New York

What is one reason many New Yorkers miss the voting deadline?

• Lack of interest

• Complex registration process

• Bad weather

• Long voting lines

What makes it difficult for New Yorkers to switch party affiliations?

• Limited office hours

• Early deadlines

• Long waiting periods

• High fees

Who among the following missed the party affiliation change deadline?

• Bernie Sanders

• Barack Obama

• Hillary Clinton

• Donald Trump's children

Why do caucuses with same-day registration favor Bernie Sanders?

• They have fewer participants

• They allow more time for decision-making

• They are less publicized

• They are held in smaller venues

What is one reason the US has low voter turnout compared to other developed countries?

• Limited voting locations

• High voting age

• Complex voting process

• Lack of political parties

What is one proposed change to improve voter turnout in New York?

• Increase voting age

• Reduce voting hours

• Allow early voting

• Implement online voting

What is a unique challenge New York faces in changing voting laws?

• Lack of a secretary of elections

• Too many political parties

• High voter turnout

• Frequent elections

What humorous suggestion is made about improving democracy?

• Vote online

• Move to Sesame Street

• Have more debates

• Use paper ballots