GOV 310L Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Voting Age
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History of the franchise in the united states. Restrictions varied from state to state and were unevenly enforced. Restrictions sometimes went to property owners, christians, and taxpayers. Suffrage - another term for the right to vote. Most adult us citizens may vote, but not felons. Women pushed to have suffrage in the 1910s. You make have to take time off of work, or you may not want to go vote. You may have to wait in long lines. Although it has a small chance, your vote can swing the election. In the late 19th century, voter turnout was high. Voters got paid, by states or parties. The election can affect you directly, so you vote to determine your future. Today, most people vote for psychological reasons. Voter mobilization - efforts of parties, groups and activists to encourage their supporters to turn out for elections. Numerous undervotes - ballots that indicate no choice for an office.
