Essays on Elections

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The Link Between Emotions and Voter Turnout

3 pages / 1570 words

Many scholars and political scientists have long studied and attempted to understand voter turnout in the United States, the reason why it is on an overall decline, as well as the psychological factors as to why people vote. The decline in voter turnout is often...

Human Behavior Voter Turnout

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The Importance of Public Awareness in Politics

4 pages / 1956 words

Becoming an Informed Voter It’s vastly important to understand politics in America, especially in the state you live in. Young adults should know which congressional district they live in, who the senators are, and if the state is considered republican or democratic. People who are...

Barry Goldwater Voting

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The Issue of Voters’ Political Ignorance

3 pages / 1550 words

After a war that made every war pale in comparison, many a country was devasted, and the loser suffered the greatest. Though not due to the loss, no more so because of what the future held for it. As the years passed a man who...

Ignorance Voting

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Texas: Constitution, Voter Distribution and Demographics

2 pages / 1031 words

Texas has a government that works under the Texas constitution. Elections in Texas are done after every four years. In recent years, voter turnout has been said to be very low. This is said to be because of the diverse demographics. A great number of...

Demography Texas Constitution Voting

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Abolishing The Electoral College: a Case for Popular Vote

3 pages / 1382 words

Should the electoral college be abolished? Many individuals within the American electorate hold the belief that their votes directly determine the President of the United States. However, the reality is quite different, as the president is selected through a rather undemocratic process, known as the...

Democracy Democracy in America Electoral College

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The Gerrymandering Problem in America and Solution to It

4 pages / 2008 words

The Census has been a staple in the United States Government since Washington’s presidency. The sixth line of The Constitution introduces the idea of counting the population to better create a fair representative government, “​The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the...

Gerrymandering

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The Issue of Partisan Gerrymandering in Georgia

2 pages / 1032 words

The United States of America promises its people free and fair elections; however, this very right is continuously challenged by gerrymandering. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, or OSCE has been studying US elections since 2002. Their most recent report based on the...

Gerrymandering

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Gerrymandering and The Dangers It Provides When It Comes to Voting and Presidential Elections

1 page / 514 words

The practice of Gerrymandering has been around as long as the United States Constitution has. “Gerrymandering” comes from the name of former Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry. His last name is the beginning part, of the term because in 1811 he signed a bill which gave...

Gerrymandering

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The Use of Gerrymandering Tactics by The Republican Party

2 pages / 878 words

In the United States, political parties have had a past of trying to gain dominate power over the other party. For example, in 1812, the governor of Massachusetts coined the term gerrymandering. So, he used his power to manipulate district lines and maintain political power...

Gerrymandering

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Mandatory Voting: Pros and Cons

5 pages / 2449 words

Voting is one of the most essential principles of democratic government. Participating in an election is, arguably, the most important right of citizenship in democratic nations. Despite its importance, countries around the world are experiencing a decline in voter turnout. In Canada, voter turnout in...

Compulsory Voting

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Benefits of Establishing a System of Compulsory Voting in America

2 pages / 907 words

Mandatory voting is a political system which requires all citizens to vote in all elections. Those who fail to do may be imposed penalties. These days, mandatory voting is attracting people in the United States. In token of this, Barack Obama, the former president in...

Compulsory Voting

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Joe Biden's Candidancy for The Presidential Elections

3 pages / 1198 words

Introduction There are a total of 23 candidates running for president in the 2020 election: 19 Democrat candidates and 4 Republican candidates. Out of all 23 candidates, only a few will lead in the race, with one of them being Joe Biden. Joe Biden has...

American Government Compulsory Voting Joe Biden

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Joe Biden's Disability Rights Plan as Part of Presidential Campaign

1 page / 465 words

Presidential election is around the corner and Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential candidate, has rolled out a comprehensive disability-rights plan. One of the biggest and most important aspects of the disability-rights plan is the introduction of a director of disability policy. Another major highlight is...

Compulsory Voting Joe Biden

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Identifying Logical Fallacies in Speech

1 page / 633 words

Speech is an indispensable part for the presidential candidates to attain the votes of citizens. The delivery of how an individual verbalizes and expresses his or her thoughts and ideas can be a critical element for voters to decide whether the presidential candidate is competent...

Presidential Debate

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All Voices Count: Why Voting is Important

2 pages / 974 words

Introduction The right to vote, often considered the cornerstone of democracy, is a fundamental civic privilege that empowers citizens to participate in shaping their government and society. e began as a nation where rights were restricted to only white men. It’s only because of perpetual...

Civil Rights Compulsory Voting Voting

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Critique of The Electoral College in The United States Today

2 pages / 787 words

Introduction The Electoral College is known to be an important part of the electoral system. Many researchers have proven that it benefits our government and society in many ways. Just like any great idea, there are still many flaws. The original idea began in 1787...

Donald Trump Electoral College Voting

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The Idea of Voting before The Age of 18 in The Primary Election

1 page / 518 words

Being able to vote before the age of 18 in the primary election, would be a good idea. Nearly half a million or more citizens in Texas turn 18 every year. Having their votes can make a big difference moreover having the right to vote...

Civil Rights Individual Rights Voting

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Women Right to Vote

4 pages / 1692 words

Last but the least, Susan B. Anthony uses pathos, for the most part know as feelings or emotions, in her speech to make it a powerful and dependable speech, that made it into the best addresses ever. The feeling of which I say are the...

Voting Women’s Suffrage

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Red State, Blue State, Rich State, Poor State: Why Americans Vote The Way They Do

1 page / 496 words

“Red State, Blue State, Rich State, Poor State: Why Americans Vote the Way They Do” is a description of the American Political scene. The writers of the book offer up several reasons why they came to the conclusions they did. The overall theme of the...

Voting