Why voting matters scholarship

Are you ever unhappy with the way the world is going? Many people complain but do not do
anything to change it. In the United States of America, as a citizen over the age of 18 you have the right to
vote. Voting means you have a say in who represents you in government and whether certain initiatives
are passed. You can vote in both local and national elections. Not everyone participates, however, even
though all citizens should exercise their right to vote and be heard.

There are many people who choose not to vote and for many different reasons. The voter turnout
in the 2014 midterms in the U.S. was the lowest it has been in any election cycle since World War II, with
only 36.4 percent of the voting-eligible population casting ballots. Some of the different reasons for not
voting include people thinking their vote won’t count, they’re too busy, the voting lines can be hours long,
registration requirements can be confusing, voters can be apathetic, people don’t like the candidates, or
they cannot get to the polls. In some countries, there is voter intimidation..

It is the right, privilege and duty to vote as a citizen of your country and a member of your
community. People might think their vote does not matter, but votes can shape foreign, economic and
social policies.
Fabian Hernandez

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