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Election 2008 marks your chance to weigh in and help determine the results of an exciting, historic Presidential race. Are you ready to vote? Here, your voter FAQs answered!
There are a myriad of issues in every election. People want to be good citizens but are overwhelmed by issues and candidates. Sorting it all out seems too difficult so Read More
Every four years Americans get the opportunity to vote for and choose the person with the highest authority in the land, President of the United States. This is a privilege Read More
The office of President of the United States is perhaps the most powerful position in the world--and the most demanding. People interested in running for the office have to Read More
There are several factors that should influence the choice of a political party in the United States. Your political views and those of the various political parties are, Read More
The Electoral College system in America was a compromise at the 1787 Constitutional Convention between allowing Congress to elect the president and allowing the American Read More
Follow the U.S. Presidential campaign to fuel your inner political junkie, help decide on a candidate or to simply observe the democratic process. Both the candidates and Read More
When a crowded field of candidates for the President of the United States narrows down to just a few, voters must decide during several key events in the election process. Read More
Anyone can complain about the current state of affairs in the nation, but it takes someone with initiative to do anything about it. As U.S. citizens it's our responsibility Read More
The Electoral College was established by the founding fathers to ensure equal representation among disproportionately sized populations to ensure that a presidential Read More
In an attempt at impartiality, this tutorial will tell you not who to vote for, rather it will help you to decide for yourself who to vote for. Read More
So you have decided to get involved this year and vote. Or you have moved recently. Registering to vote is not difficult and the advent of the Internet has made it even Read More
Voting is something that many of us take for granted even though we are lucky enough to be living in a democracy. People with a disability simply don't have the same access Read More
Let your vote be counted, even if you're unable to make it to the polling station on Election Day. Your vote can count, even if you're hospitalized. Your state has a Read More
Just because a voter plans to be out of the country during an election doesn't mean they give up the right to cast a ballot. The United States government has procedures in Read More
Men and women that serve our country in the United States armed forces can sometimes have a difficult time registering to vote, especially if they travel around the world Read More
It is easier than ever to locate your polling place thanks to two new laws. The National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act have changed the requirements Read More
Convicted felons deal with many legal hurdles once they've been released from prison. Registering to vote can be difficult since their voting rights are rescinded upon Read More
Get your vote counted without actually voting on Election Day. Vote early using the early voting system so you can take care of other business on Election Day. This system Read More
Voting is a privilege to those that qualify. Voting by mail or absentee voting is a convenience for many. Many states now allow voters to request a mail ballot without any Read More
When it comes time to vote you have to be registered, of course. In addition federal law (the “Help America Vote Act”) requires that voters show Read More
Using paper ballots is the most common voting method used today. Not only are they used for absentee ballots, but they are also used in conjunction with optical scan Read More
When you vote using punchcards, you are using a voting method that has been around for decades. This method has recently been under scrutiny because punchcards that are not Read More
Since the infamous "hanging chads" of the 2000 presidential election, voting systems in the United States have been scrutinized. Congress passed the Help America Vote Act Read More
Absentee voting allows U.S. citizens residing outside the country to participate in U.S. primary and general elections when not able to visit the polls in person to vote. Read More
In the United States of America, voting is a privilege of citizenship—some even consider it a responsibility. The laws and the process have changed over the decades Read More
As a voter, you will be required to use a variety of voting methods. Using optical-scan machines allows you to vote with a traditional pen-and-paper ballot, but also gives Read More
Have your vote counted on Election Day, even if you're in another part of the world that day. The Federal Services Voting Assistance Program allows qualified voters to vote Read More
Sometimes it is impossible to avoid mistakes when voting. Depending on the technology used at the voting precinct, you could have an easy time casting your ballots for Read More
Using direct-recording electronic machines has become a popular way to quickly and easily tabulate votes. Direct-recording electronic machines are the newest technology Read More
Americans are lucky to live in a representative democracy. We get to vote for the people who will presumably make public policy decisions in our best interests. In many Read More
Don't let them down: Hit the polls!
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