The procedures for voter registration in Virginia Objective 6.12 The procedures for voter registration in Virginia

Voting One of the most important ways a citizen can participate in our government is by voting but…

In order to vote, one must register

The required act of citizens signing up to vote in a public election Voter registration The required act of citizens signing up to vote in a public election

Why do people need to register to vote? It prevents people from voting more than once.

Qualifications to Register to Vote in Virginia

Must be a citizen of the United States. Qualifications Must be a citizen of the United States.

Must be a resident of Virginia. Qualifications Must be a resident of Virginia.

Must be 18 years old by day of the election. Qualifications Must be 18 years old by day of the election.

How to register to vote in Virginia.

In person at the registrar’s office.

At the DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles)

By mail

Registration is closed 29 days before elections. Voter registration Rules Registration is closed 29 days before elections.

Factors that influence voter participation. Objective 6.13 Factors that influence voter participation.

Factors in Predicting who will Vote: Education Age Income

Factors in Predicting who will Vote: Education Studies show that people with higher levels of education are more likely to vote. 2000 election- 80% voters were college grads, 20% only had high school education why do you think this is true??

Factors in Predicting who will Vote: Age- what conclusions can you make about voter turnout and age?

Factors in Predicting who will Vote: Age Studies show that older Americans are more likely to vote than younger Americans. 2000 election-% of people of voting age that voted 58% of people 45+ yrs, 31% 18-20 yr old - Why do you think this is true?

Factors in Predicting who will Vote: Income-what conclusions can you make about voter turnout and income?

Factors in Predicting who will Vote: Income Studies show that people with less income are less likely to vote. Why do you think this is true?

Other reasons Why Citizens Fail to Vote Lack of interest (apathy) Failure to register Feel their vote won’t make a difference

People who can’t Vote Inmates of mental hospitals Felons People who have recently moved