Electoral Reform Resources
- September 1st, 2010 |
- By Robert |
- Category: Civics Campaign, Elections & Voting, Guides
The Watson Civics Guide to Elections & Voting Electoral Reform Resources Resources Ballot Access News (www.ballot-access.org) A monthly newsletter covering ballot laws, lawsuits, and minor party efforts. Center for Voting and Democracy (www.fairvote.org) The nation’s leading organization focusing on proportional representation and instant runoff voting. Democracy Summer (www.democracysummer.org) A new initiative promoting electoral reform issues. [...]
1 CommentChronology of Election History
- September 1st, 2010 |
- By Robert |
- Category: Civics Campaign, Elections & Voting, Guides
The Watson Civics Guide Elections & Voting Chronology of Election History 1789 George Washington elected first president 1800 In outcome unforeseen by Founders, Thomas Jefferson ties Aaron Burr for the presidency; Electoral College inconclusive so House of Representatives selects Jefferson after many ballot attempts to break tie; first major electoral realignment as Jefferson’s Democratic-Republicans replace [...]
1 CommentChronology of the Events of Election 2000
- September 1st, 2010 |
- By Robert |
- Category: Civics Campaign, Elections & Voting, Guides
The Watson Civics Guide Elections & Voting Chronology of the Events of Election 2000 Nov. 7 Election Day; TV networks mistakenly announce Gore winner in Florida, then retract announcement, only to later announce Bush winner in Florida, then retract second mistake; day ends with no clear winner in presidential election Nov. 8 Gore leads in [...]
No CommentsWhy Should I Vote?
- September 1st, 2010 |
- By Robert |
- Category: Civics Campaign, Elections & Voting, Guides
The Watson Civics Guide to Elections & Voting Why Should I Vote? Voting is an essential part of a democratic government. It is every American citizen’s fundamental right to voice their opinion and take part in how their government works. By voting, people help determine who will represent them and their country. Voting rights have [...]
1 CommentTHE LONG ROAD TO UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE AND ENFRANCHISEMENT
- September 1st, 2010 |
- By Robert |
- Category: Civics Campaign, Elections & Voting, Guides
The Watson Civics Guide to Elections & Voting LEARNING ACTIVITY: THE LONG ROAD TO UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE AND ENFRANCHISEMENT Reading excerpted from Robert P. Watson, “The State of Elections: People, Politics, and Problems,” in Robert P. Watson, ed., Counting Votes: Lessons from the 2000 Presidential Election in Florida (University Press of Florida, 2004). ———————————————————————————————– Questions and [...]
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