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

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

3. In order to vote, one must register

4. 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

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

6. Qualifications to Register to Vote in Virginia

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

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

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

10. How to register to vote in Virginia.

11. In person at the registrar’s office.

12. At the DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles)

13. By mail

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

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

16. Factors in Predicting who will Vote:
Education
Age
Income

17. 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??

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

19. 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% yr old
- Why do you think this is true?

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

21. 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?

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

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