American Voting System
When comparing America’s political system to other political systems across the world, there truly is a notable difference. Referring to the quote “Bad Officials are Elected By Good Citizens Who Do Not Vote” – George Jean Nathan, democracy is how human beings avoid oppression. When the citizens have a say, as it is a basic human right to be able to express opinion, we are taking advantage of the freedom that America had to fight hard to acquire.
At one point I would of been considered three fifths a person, so as a African American and a female the fact that I can vote and partake in political affairs that were once unavailable to my ancestors is monumental. It means even more as a young person because the future is constantly changing and to be able to control at least one part of it regarding who holds office gives peace of mind.
The history of voting for minorities dates back to the fifteenth amendment to the constitution in 1870 guaranteeing the right. However, many “techniques” have been placed to stop certain groups from voting such as literacy tests, poll taxes, intimidation, threats, and violence. The reason being, the fear that an “inferior” race is exercising political power and knowing the importance of a single vote is so extensive, just a single one in favor of the other side can decide what policy/person …show more content…
In fact after a long period of low poll turn outs, the republican turnout has been 17.3% of voters the highest it's been since 1980 and 11.7% the highest it's been since 1992 with the exception of 2008 during these 2016 primaries. We as young americans are so blessed to have the right to vote as we could be the deciding factor on whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton is placed in office. If we didn't, the results of this November’s election would be and still could be detrimental to America’s
At one point I would of been considered three fifths a person, so as a African American and a female the fact that I can vote and partake in political affairs that were once unavailable to my ancestors is monumental. It means even more as a young person because the future is constantly changing and to be able to control at least one part of it regarding who holds office gives peace of mind.
The history of voting for minorities dates back to the fifteenth amendment to the constitution in 1870 guaranteeing the right. However, many “techniques” have been placed to stop certain groups from voting such as literacy tests, poll taxes, intimidation, threats, and violence. The reason being, the fear that an “inferior” race is exercising political power and knowing the importance of a single vote is so extensive, just a single one in favor of the other side can decide what policy/person …show more content…
In fact after a long period of low poll turn outs, the republican turnout has been 17.3% of voters the highest it's been since 1980 and 11.7% the highest it's been since 1992 with the exception of 2008 during these 2016 primaries. We as young americans are so blessed to have the right to vote as we could be the deciding factor on whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton is placed in office. If we didn't, the results of this November’s election would be and still could be detrimental to America’s