How to get young people vote
The youth form the biggest number in the country’s population and are the large percentage of voters (about 60%). All decisions and services made by the government and the parliament affect largely the youth. The youth are not satisfied by the current political leaders, government officials and the members of parliament because they are not making sound decisions with regard to the wellbeing of the country. The politicians are selfish and greedy (Ed Gillespie, October 13, 2004). These issues have…...
Why Did Some Women Get the Vote in 1918?
This essay shall attempt to explain why some women got the vote in 1918 by discussing male and female spheres, the emergence of the suffrage societies and the similarities and differences between them. It shall proceed to discuss anti-suffrage, the role of politics, discuss how the war affected the women’s movement and finally the 1918 Representation of the People Act. It shall conclude was a summary of the points discussed. To understand the reasons behind some women getting the vote…...
On June 23 2016 the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European
On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union came in the midst of far reaching proficient figures of financial unpredictability, a presumable development log jam for the United Kingdom, and potential overflows to whatever remains of the EU and even to nations outside the EU's Single Market. The most important and significant change in United Kingdom is come around sixteen months after the EU submission and seven months after formal notice of the United Kingdom's…...
Improving Young Voter Turnout
Youths constitute about half of the voting population in Fiji and the earlier they are exposed to election information and voting, the higher the probability that they will make it a habit to participate in elections as they get older. Introduction The field of elections is not a fixed area. It is constantly subject to changes, improvements and transformations especially for a country like Fiji whose electoral process is not even a decade old. It will therefore be enriched with…...
People vote for their favourite candidate that represents their country The majority
People vote for their favourite candidate that represents their country. The majority of votes given to a particular candidate wins and becomes the person in power. Election is an organized event that allows people to choose their leader. In an election there are political parties that want to rule the country. There is a leader for each party that represents them. The people who represent the parties are the candidates. In Order for the people to choose their leader ,…...
Biometrics Voting System
Biometrics is the term given to the use of biological traits or behavioral characteristics to identify an individual. The traits may be fingerprints, hand geometry, facial geometry, retina patterns, voice recognition, and handwriting recognition. In this paper we have used thumb impression for the purpose of voter identification or authentication. As the thumb impression of every individual is unique, it helps in maximizing the accuracy. A database is created containing the thumb impressions of all the voters in the constituency.…...
Should Felons Be Allowed to Vote
About 5. 26 million individuals with a felony conviction are not permitted to enact elections. Each state has its own laws on disenfranchisement. Nine states in America completely restrict felons from voting while Vermont and Maine permit felons to vote while in prison. Advocates of felon re-enfranchisement think felons who have actually paid their financial obligation to society by completing their sentences need to have all of their rights and privileges restored. They argue that efforts to block ex-felons from…...
First Past The Post Essay
FPTP is the only electoral system which the UK should use for general elections. Discuss. First Past the Post is the current voting system used in the UK for general elections whereby the nation elects MP’s into the House of Commons. This particular voting system is based on each area of the constituency being represented by the elected MP. The candidate with the most votes in each constituency becomes its MP. I feel that depends on your own view of…...
The right to vote for prisoners
Should the incarcerated have the right to vote while imprisoned? If so, based on what amendment? Should those who have served their sentences continue to have their right to vote restricted? Prisoners should be entitled to vote it is unjust to have it taken away from an individual because they have committed a crime. These individuals are still citizens and not everyone that’s incarcerated is guilty. Voting would make these people feel as if they’re a part of something bigger…...
School Annual Day Vote Of Thanks
Hon’ble Chief Guest ...........................Guest of honour ................, Revered Principal sir, invited dignitaries, learned teachers and dear audience, Good evening to all of you. Being the head girl of this school, I deem it a great honour and privilege to propose vote of thanks on this auspicious occasion. First of all, I would like to convey my sincere thanks to the honourable Chief Guest , No programme of the school can be whole-some or complete without having the presence and inspiring…...
Describe the Advantages and Disadvantages of Referendums
Explain the Benefits and Downsides of using Referendums in the UK? A referendum is a vote provided to the general public which is determined by the federal government, and is used to help answer a crucial political or constitutional concern to which the public need to vote a simple 'yes' or 'no'. One advantage of using referendums in the UK is that they allow the general public that are over 18 to approve or disprove essential constitutional changes. An example…...
Was giving eighteen-year-olds the right to vote a mistake? Discuss
Was giving eighteen-year-olds the right to vote a mistake? Discuss. I believe that for the time period, it was not a mistake to give eighteen-year-olds the right to vote. However, I do not believe that the succeeding generations deserve that right. If it was possible to change the voting age back to 21 with a clause allowing younger military, students and political party members to vote that would be ideal in my opinion. In 1971 the voting age was dropped…...
Should Ex-Felon’s be allowed to Vote?
Brief Summary An estimated 5.85 million people (as of 2010) with a felony conviction are barred from voting in elections which is a condition known as disenfranchisement. Each state has its own laws on disenfranchisement. While Vermont and Maine allow felons to vote while in prison, nine other states permanently restrict certain felons from voting. Proponents of felon re-enfranchisement say that felons who have paid their debt to society by completing their sentences should have all of their rights and…...
Why Should We Vote
Voting in India is a Constitutional right if one is a citizen over 18 years of age. However, that also makes it optional. It has been a tendency among voters, especially in the urban areas, to treat the voting day as a day of rest. While skipping the vote may not seem to cause any harm,the long-term consequences are disastrous. Here's why every citizen of India must cast his or her vote: Agent of change: Voting is the agent of change.…...
Arguments Against Mandatory Voting
Popular participation is often cited as one of the fundamental principles of democracy. The right to vote being a freedom that has, and continues to be, sought after by people all over the world. Despite the value of many political systems’ movement toward universal suffrage, the few countries that have confused the right to vote, with a requirement to, have arguably deteriorated the significance of this achievement. Australia is part of a considerable minority that implement obligatory voting laws, and…...
Automted Voting System
Computer technology has been a great help to the improvement of one’s life. Most establishments, corporations and institutions had developed their own use of such technology to help themselves work more efficiently with less time and effort, resulting in better production, profit, and a more satisfied clientele. One example of computer technology is the creation of a computer system. A design, fit for the company’s needs as well as for the customer’s. A system that will help personnel work more…...