Vote for Change

alter the weight of a voter's vote. First, gerrymandering can dilute an opposing party's voter base. This is done by trying to spread out the candidate’s or party’s, the people who are running for Congress, main voter base by drawing districts that would place the voters in a

to corporate governance? Why have they adopted this approach? CalPERS is attempting to change the way corporations are governed in America by electing effective boards and educating the public. Their approach is to identify companies that have “high institutional ownership; high CalPERS ownership; poor financial performance; and some sort of corporate governance ‘sin.’” CalPERS then gathers enough proxy votes to pass resolutions that they have proposed. Their approach seems to be sound, as seen

to elect government officials and voice opinions on government initiatives and referenda is an incredible opportunity in the United States of America. We, as citizens, have an ability to ignite change, reform the government, and build a country that we believe in and are proud of. Therefore, the right to vote should not be taken lightly. All people afforded this right should take full advantage of the opportunity and truly invest in the government. Political participation depends on multiple factors

Zaw told Asian Correspondent. “But I do not think they will change the Constitution before the elections.” Zaw’s mood reflects how Yangonites took yesterday’s vote: with a mixture of disappointment and stoicism, the latter, no doubt, stemming from the fact that everyone knew the Parliament would not amend the Constitution before the elections – and plenty believe it won’t after the electoral contest, either. “Most people want to change the Constitution, but I think for this year it will not be modified

make any changes if necessary. It will then be scheduled for presentation to the Senate or the House of Representatives for debate, amendments, and put up for vote. Sometimes a bill can be affected by a filibuster which may prevent it from going to vote. If it passes by a majority vote, at least 218 from the House of Representatives, and at least 51 from the Senate, it then becomes an engrossed bill. Next the bill is presented to be voted by congress and if approved by the majority vote, it is sent

they couldn’t vote or run for office. In today’s world women still suffer even if they have all the rights men do. Women suffrage was a substantial impact in the 1920’s and still is in today’s world. In the 1920’s women suffrage was a substantial impact because that year women gained the right to vote and run for office. It took activists and reformers nearly 100 years to win that right (“The Fight” par. 1). Before the Election Day in 1920, women didn’t have the right to vote or basically do

The legal voting age should be reduced to 16 instead of 18. We can work, we can join the army, we can even get married at the age of 16, but we can't vote at 16? We can leave school, we can move out of the family house and live on our own independently if we wanted to at the age of 16, but yet we are considered immature and not responsible enough to vote at 16, why? Why is electing a political representative much more important than authorising a 16 year old to go fight and potentially die for their

democracy is a form of democracy in which the people are able to vote and form consensus on policies directly. The people have the power of recall, which gives the public the power to remove elected officials from office before the end of their term if they do not feel they are doing a great job. California voters are also able to help make laws by creating ballot propositions. Propositions are ideas voters have for new laws or changes to the constitution. Direct democracy in California started in

considered equal to men as they were required to stay home and care for their children. Women should had as much right to vote as men, but yet they do not. The 19th amendment gives women the right to vote which helped suffragists get closer to equality for men. During woman suffrage, women struggle for voting rights. Through the 19th century the right to vote had been given to more and more men-now is the time to include women. Women suffragists argue with reasons for suffrage. Anti-suffragists

women suffrage movement. The story of women’s suffrage and how women won the right to vote is well known in history. Not only is it a feminist story but a story of how a powerless class in America changed societal norms without the use of violence. The women’s suffrage movement was a persistent and courageous political campaign that lasted over 72 years. The struggle for the attainment of women’s right to vote meant better pay, hours, working conditions and better working environments. It also gave