One month, until the election booth opens. “Yippee” my friend Cass says. I don’t know why she’s thrilled, it’s only the election. Just like voting for a class captain except now we are 18, not in school and we have to vote for a captain of our country. The mention of the word country, just adds a bit more importance to everything, doesn’t it? Ten minutes of my life is going to be gone just to go and vote. A whole months worth of ads used up for elections, when they can be accounted for six episodes
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The 2012 presidential election was one of the biggest of all time. History was made for the second time in a row and it was all documented, minute by minute; second by second. In a world where IT- related technologies are used heavily, it is of no surprise that this election was known as the election of technology. IT resources were used in the campaigning, fundraising, and even in the counting of votes. The “cool” thing to do in this election was to be up to date about the candidates and what was
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effectiveness. Throughout history, it has risen to the demands of the time, often with a brutal decisiveness. That’s what happened when it brought in the Thatcher government in 1979. The British people recognised it was time for change – and the electoral system didn’t let them down. On other occasions, when the public has felt that none of the major parties have all of the answers, it has led to a hung Parliament – as it did last year. Under AV, such decisiveness is much less likely. It will make hung
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to cast a ballot. College students should vote because we have the right to do so, our vote matters, and we should have input in our future. College students should vote because we have the right to do so. The importance of our future lies within voting. We should use this right to our full advantage. Not using this right shows disrespect to those who fought for us to have the right to vote. Without this right, college students wouldn't be where they are today. Another reason why college students
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complaints of the petitioners therein of alleged irregularities in the election records in the voting centers. Before hearing, the canvass was suspended. After hearing the parties, the Court allowed resumption of the canvass but issued guidelines to be followed but thereafter modified. On July 11, 1978, respondent Board terminated its canvass and declared the result of the voting. The petitioners brought the resolution of respondent Board to the Comelec. Hearing was
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The Case for Mandatory Voting in Canada by Senator Mac Harb The decline in voter turnout over the last several elections is of great concern to everyone interested in politics and parliamentary government. Many ideas have been put forth about how to address this problem including a recent Bill that would provide for a system of compulsory voting similar to that used in several other countries. The following article is based on the speech at second reading by the sponsor of Bill S-22. O
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that is tied to citizens is the short term lenght and frequency of elections of people holding an office in the goverment. With the short term lenght and frequency of elections citizens are constantly contributing to what is going on in the nation by voting on who will be the best candidate for a certain office. A third reason the national goverment is closely tied to citizens is that the House of Representatives represents small member districts. This causes there to be close to equal say for everyone
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which are not backed up by evidence drawn from ‘own knowledge’. For example, it might be argued that voters ‘cannot be bothered’ or that they are made apathetic by the fact that ‘both parties are the same’ and there is, as a result, ‘no point in voting’. It is likely that most responses in Levels 3 and 4 on AO1 and AO2 will address a range of factors that have (or could be said to have) contributed to low turnout. Some students may offer these factors as alternatives to apathy. Others may view
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Participation and Voting Behaviour ‘Low levels of turnout at recent general elections to the Westminster Parliament result from political apathy alone’ Discuss. Political apathy is a state of passivity or indifference towards political institutions and their associated processes. This is linked to a decline in political participation at general elections. Turnout of around 60% in the 2001 and 2005 general elections were significantly lower than the post war average of 78%. It increased in 2010
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History of Voting | * Although we live in a democracy and have the right to vote, this is not always reflected in the turnout at elections. In the past people fought and protested to gain this right and your vote is the most direct way available to you to influence the way in which your country and your local council is run. * Voting in local elections decides who serves on the council and who controls it, as elected members are responsible for both the budget and the provision of services
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