2. Chapter 12: Understanding Elections
Section 3
Election Day
and the Voters

3. Election Day and the Voters
Main Idea
Voting is one of the main responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. Being a part of the voting process and taking an active role in electing public officials helps give all Americans a voice in their government.

4. Election Day and the Voters
What happened in the 2000 Presidential election?
What are some methods of political participation?
What are the two steps require to vote?
What is Reapportionment?
What is Redistricting?
What is gerrymandering?
Focus Questions