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The Real Independent Voter A notion exists that the “independent voter” is also an independent thinker, researcher, and analyst - a voter not swayed by media and partisan politics; however, I propose that while voters may be successfully categorized, neither independent nor partisan voters are better informed than the other, this must be attributed individually and not categorically. “Independent” is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “not subject to authority or control; not depending on another…for

Voter Identification Laws, Diminished Registration Opportunities, and Reduced Early Voting Periods Impact Minority, Poor, and Elderly Voters In every election, the major parties are trying to figure out how to win the election by ascertaining which voters or groups of voters support or oppose their candidate. One of the strategies used to win an election is the use of voter mobilization or conversely demobilization. It is general knowledge that a part of the Democratic party 's tactics to win elections

"Why are Australians 'Switching Off' from Politics?" Introduction In order to address this question in a meaningful way the questions must be asked which Australians are switching off from politics and if so which aspects of politics are they switching off from. What at first seems a simple question understates the complexity of Australian society and it’s political system. Using an institutionalist perspective on politics the premise of the question may be viewed as correct. Bean (1989) uses a narrow

There are numerous ways to improve the Malaysian electoral system both in fairness and efficiency. Currently, there is a lack in confidence in the validity or neutrality of the Electoral Commissions (EC). Members of the EC are elected by the Yang di- Pertuan Agong (YDPA) after discussing with the Conference of Rulers (Legal Research Board, 2013). However, according to Article 40 the YDPA can only act after receiving advice from the Cabinet or a Minister representing the Cabinet (Legal Research Board

“How’s everything going with you this evening?” the voter on the other end of the phone asks with friendly interest so genuine it almost catches me off-guard. “Good!” I answer, eager to share my news, “I’m excited to complete twenty-four hours of phone banking for Bernie tonight!” “Wow!” they exclaim. “Hope you have lots of snacks and coffee!” “Oh, I meant including what I’ve done since March.” “Ohhh!” they respond, now understanding. We both laugh. “Yeah, that’d be intense!” At this point, since

AN AUTOMATIC BALLOT MECHANISM FOR ELECTORAL PURPOSE R.DATTAMURTHI G.NARESH M.Tech Student,EEE, Asst.Prof,EEE, Aarushi Engineering college, Aarushi Engineering college, Warangal, Telangana, India. Warangal, Telangana, India. Mail.id: ramagundamdattu5@gmail

As Americans citizen we enjoy our rights and freedoms as a society. We enjoy our freedom of speech and our right to choose where to live. With all those freedoms also these rights comes with a legal obligation to uphold and to follow the law of our country. Also there are many American citizens moral obligated to exercise their rights but many times of the case Americans citizens are not forces to legally oblige to follow the law. A good example an American citizen has the right to bear arms

There are multiple ways people have the ability to participate in political processes at the state level. We may not realize how involved we really are with state and local government. Citizens are able to vote, so that their voices will be able to be heard by their state. Another form of participation is donating. There are several things people can donate such as their time. People can spend a few hours working at a soup kitchen, to help the less fortunate. Furthermore, citizens are allowed to

Many people keep complaining about how the government is a complete failure, but if you do your part and vote, you can make a change in the government system. Voting is your opinion on paper that could make a change in America on how a leader runs this country. Americans should have the ability to vote and voice their opinion but a lot of us do not take advantage of freedom of speech. It is our responsibility as citizens to elect officials that we feel will be honest. These officials need to

When voters elect representatives, they elect the leaders who will mold the future of the society. This is the reason why elections entitle an ordinary resident; it allows people to influence the future policies of the government, and people’s future. The United States relies on a complex system of government, where the national government is central but state and local governments utilize control over affairs that are not meant for the federal government. State and local governments have varying