Chapter 10
Elections
A.P. Government
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Mr. Lamb
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                       Know all of the key terms for the chapter.
Part 1- 5 points
1. Describe the types of people who vote and those who do not vote.

2.  What are the positives and negatives about our voter registration system?  Why should we care if some people do not have enough interest to register?

3. Why is American voter turnout low when compared to other countries?

Part 2- 5 points
4. Given the millions of votes cast in any major election, what are the three reasons why any rational person would bother to vote?  Why would you vote?

5. Which explanation of how Americans vote best explains the results of recent elections?

6. Read over all of the reasons for and against the electoral college.  Write an editorial paragraph about the 2000 election and its relationship to the electoral college.  Make a recommendation and support it.