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The question in this episode of the PBS series "America From Scratch" series is whether voting in the United States should be mandatory. After listening to varying points of view on the question, viewers are asked to cast their own vote on compulsory voting.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups investigate the percentage of eligible voters who cast their ballots in the last four presidential elections
- Ask other groups to investigate the percentage of eligible voters in their community who cast their ballots in the last four non-presidential elections
- Have groups investigate the barriers to voting, if any, in their community
Classroom Considerations
- Part of the PBS "America From Scratch" series
- Requires individual copies of the worksheet
Pros
- The worksheet provides a link where learners can check the voting requirements for their state
Cons
- None