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Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?Search and deductive reasoning
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Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?
Elections and civic responsibility
Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?
Elections and civic responsibility
1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?
2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?
3 Web Search
Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?
4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?
5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?
Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?
Elections and civic responsibility
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Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?
Elections and civic responsibility
1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?
2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?
3 Web Search
Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?
4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?
5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?
Elections and civic responsibility
1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?
2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?
3 Web Search
Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?
4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?
5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?
Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?
Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?
Elections and civic responsibility
1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?
2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?
3 Web Search
Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?
4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?
5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?
Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?
Elections and civic responsibility
1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?
2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?
3 Web Search
Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?
4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?
5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?
Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?
Elections and civic responsibility
1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?
2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?
3 Web Search
Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?
4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?
5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?
Why is voting emphasized in a democracy in general, and the United States in particular?
Elections and civic responsibility
1 Thinking Review the concept of a democracy. What is emphasized as key to a democracy?
2 Thinking Do you see voting in local, state, and national elections as important? Why or why not?
3 Web Search
Why has it been necessary to guarantee the right to vote for many U.S. citizens throughout history? What were barriers that Black people, women, and other groups faced?
4 Web Search What are barriers to voting that exist for United States citizens TODAY?
5 ThinkingShould every U.S. citizen be able to vote? Are there U.S. citizens that you think should not vote? Why or Why not?