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Should Your State Modify Its Voter Registration Laws and Methods for Submitting a Ballot?

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What is the balance between democracy and security? Using articles and videos that examine state voting procedures, learners explore the difficult question. After looking at voting regulations in their state and nationally, they consider what, if any changes should be made to voting procedures. Activities include prompts for A and B writing, debates, and extension. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
voting, voting rights, ballots, election day, presidential elections, elections, constitutional law, the constitution
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use A and B writing prompts to stimulate debate
  • Research voting regulations in your state and compare with another state in the region or across the country
Classroom Considerations
  • All class members need to be able to view the video link
Pros
  • Resource allows for exploration of local voting regulations
  • Activities include questions and vocabulary exercises
Cons
  • Some links have advertisements