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All Votes Matter
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Author : Jerry Spriggs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-01-22
All Votes Matter written by Jerry Spriggs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-22 with Political Science categories.
Synopsis: The Electoral College always fails to deliver voting results that reflect the will of the people. This book reveals the source of the failure and what can be done to remedy the situation. The remedy, called Equal Voice Voting (EVV), retains the proportional voting process set forth in the Electoral College. It ends the voting disenfranchisement, experienced in every presidential election, which sets aside tens of millions of ballots without representation. EVV, a nonpartisan approach, ensures every vote affects the election results and all viable candidates gain representation. The U.S. Constitution is honored, states retain their independent sovereignty, and the voting process checks and balances are retained - just as the Founding Fathers intended. All Votes Matter! provides a historical look at the Electoral College, examines its basic principles, and provides the results of an in-depth analysis of 16 presidential elections (1960 - 2020). The book emphasizes how we can secure a fairer and more equal voting representation in our presidential elections. It shows that the state-by-state voting results over those 16 elections would have closely adhered to the popular voting results had EVV been used. EVV is compared to a nationwide popular vote election and the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact approach, showing both would fail to serve our nation well. All Votes Matter! shows how EVV can be realized with neither a U.S. Constitutional amendment nor an interstate compact. All Votes Matter! encourages us to be engaged in presidential elections and make our voting voices make a difference. Autobiography: Jerry Spriggs, B.A., M.S., is a retired instructional designer, having designed curricula and developed training strategies and materials for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and numerous Fortune 500 corporations. His career stemmed from his interest in game design. How we elect our president via the Electoral College began as a curiosity, grew into a hobby, developed into a passion, and is now a beast of truth he must water and feed every day. Jerry and his wife live in Oregon. Jerry admits to having not come from a political background: not a politician, not an attorney, not a political science professor, and not strongly active in any political party. That background, he claims, actually gave him an advantage when originating the Equal Voice Voting approach and in writing All Votes Matter! He started with an evaluation of the voting mechanism and a desire to make the process fair and equitable rather than starting from a vantage point to favor any political agenda. Recognizing, too, that most people do not really understand how the Electoral College works, Jerry exercised the lessons learned from a career in training design and development to frame the book as an instructional tool and to present proof that Equal Voice Voting can increase citizen engagement in our presidential elections.
Your Vote Matters How We Elect The Us President
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Author : Rebecca Katzman
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2024-05-07
Your Vote Matters How We Elect The Us President written by Rebecca Katzman and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected! There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America -- and more specifically, voting in presidential elections. This easy-to-understand guide explains every step in the presidential election process -- from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote; the many different ways citizens can vote on (and leading up to) Election Day; what happens after the final ballots are cast; and tips on what to consider when deciding which candidate should get your vote. Each page of this nonfiction guidebook also features full-color artwork, including photographs, maps, illustrations, charts, and infographics aimed at making the information inside as accessible and kid-friendly as possible. Your Vote Matters is the perfect book to not only help kids understand how elections work -- but why it's important to participate in every single one.
All Votes Matter
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Author : Jerry Spriggs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-01-22
All Votes Matter written by Jerry Spriggs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-22 with Political Science categories.
Synopsis: The Electoral College always fails to deliver voting results that reflect the will of the people. This book reveals the source of the failure and what can be done to remedy the situation. The remedy, called Equal Voice Voting (EVV), retains the proportional voting process set forth in the Electoral College. It ends the voting disenfranchisement, experienced in every presidential election, which sets aside tens of millions of ballots without representation. EVV, a nonpartisan approach, ensures every vote affects the election results and all viable candidates gain representation. The U.S. Constitution is honored, states retain their independent sovereignty, and the voting process checks and balances are retained - just as the Founding Fathers intended. All Votes Matter! provides a historical look at the Electoral College, examines its basic principles, and provides the results of an in-depth analysis of 16 presidential elections (1960 - 2020). The book emphasizes how we can secure a fairer and more equal voting representation in our presidential elections. It shows that the state-by-state voting results over those 16 elections would have closely adhered to the popular voting results had EVV been used. EVV is compared to a nationwide popular vote election and the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact approach, showing both would fail to serve our nation well. All Votes Matter! shows how EVV can be realized with neither a U.S. Constitutional amendment nor an interstate compact. All Votes Matter! encourages us to be engaged in presidential elections and make our voting voices make a difference. Autobiography: Jerry Spriggs, B.A., M.S., is a retired instructional designer, having designed curricula and developed training strategies and materials for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and numerous Fortune 500 corporations. His career stemmed from his interest in game design. How we elect our president via the Electoral College began as a curiosity, grew into a hobby, developed into a passion, and is now a beast of truth he must water and feed every day. Jerry and his wife live in Oregon. Jerry admits to having not come from a political background: not a politician, not an attorney, not a political science professor, and not strongly active in any political party. That background, he claims, actually gave him an advantage when originating the Equal Voice Voting approach and in writing All Votes Matter! He started with an evaluation of the voting mechanism and a desire to make the process fair and equitable rather than starting from a vantage point to favor any political agenda. Recognizing, too, that most people do not really understand how the Electoral College works, Jerry exercised the lessons learned from a career in training design and development to frame the book as an instructional tool and to present proof that Equal Voice Voting can increase citizen engagement in our presidential elections.
Why Should People Vote
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Author : Kristen Rajczak Nelson
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2018-07-15
Why Should People Vote written by Kristen Rajczak Nelson and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
All U.S. citizens, regardless of age, race, sex, and nation of origin, have the right to vote. White male landowners used to be the only people able to vote in the United States. Women, people of color, and immigrants didn't always have the right to vote. As a result, all eligible people should have an appreciation for their right to vote and exercise that right as often as they can. The United States is a democratic country, meaning that its citizens have the power to control who occupies public offices. This book explores what compels people to vote. Colorful photographs aid readers in making close textual connections.
Making All Votes Count
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Author : Jerry Spriggs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-31
Making All Votes Count written by Jerry Spriggs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-31 with categories.
"Making All Votes Count!" presents a proportional presidential voting approach called, "Equal Voice Voting." It examines the 15 presidential elections from 1960-2016, comparing election results with what could have happened in those elections if Equal Voice Voting were used instead on a state-by-state basis. Equal Voice Voting closely mirrors the popular vote results while maintaining the voting voice of each state. It preserves the Electoral College and retains the Founding Fathers' intent without requiring a constitutional amendment. The results from the 2016 presidential election are compared with what could have happened if Equal Voice Voting had been used instead, on a state-by-state basis as well as across the nation. Attention is given to alternate voting approaches, such as: the popular vote, the national popular vote and congressional district voting. Attention is also given to gerrymandering showing how it is often used to manipulate voting outcomes. "Making All Votes Count!" can be used as an educational tool, as a ready reference for past presidential elections and as a tool to encourage future legislation. More than a fact-based resource, "Making All Votes Count" urges readers and legislators alike to remedy a systemic problem of our current all-or-nothing (some call it winner-takes-all) voting approach that causes many votes (and voters) to not matter in the final presidential election results. "Making All Votes Count!" points out that Equal Voice Voting can be instituted on a state-by-state basis without enacting a constitutional amendment or relying on an interstate compact. Equal Voice Voting can become a reality through the efforts of legislators interested in having all of their constituents matter rather than a selected percentage of voters.
All Votes Matter
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Author : Jerry Spriggs
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2021-01-18
All Votes Matter written by Jerry Spriggs and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-18 with Political Science categories.
The Electoral College always fails to deliver voting results that reflect the will of the people. This book reveals the source of the failure and what can be done to remedy the situation. The remedy, called Equal Voice Voting (EVV), retains the proportional voting process set forth in the Electoral College. It ends the voting disenfranchisement (vote suppression) experienced in every presidential election which sets aside tens of millions of ballots without representation. EVV, a politically nonpartisan approach, ensures every vote affects the election result and every viable candidate gains representation. The U.S. Constitution is honored, states retain their independent sovereignty within our republic, and the voting process checks and balances are retained – just as the Founding Fathers intended. All Votes Matter! provides a historical look at the Electoral College, examines its basic principles, and provides the results of an in-depth analysis of the previous 16 presidential elections (1960 – 2020) to prove EVV’s validity. It shows that the state-by-state voting results over those 16 elections would have closely adhered to the popular voting results if EVV had been used. A comparison is made of EVV to the nationwide popular voting and National Popular Vote Interstate Compact approaches promoted by others, showing how those two solutions would fail to serve our nation well. All Votes Matter! shows how the Equal Voice Voting remedy can be realized without requiring a U.S. Constitutional amendment nor an interstate compact. The book emphasizes how vital the voice of the people (our votes) is to our democracy and how we can secure a fairer and more equal voting representation in our presidential elections. All Votes Matter! encourages all of us to become engaged in presidential election reform to truly help preserve our democracy.
Every Vote Matters
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Author : Thomas A. Jacobs
language : en
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Release Date : 2016-08-10
Every Vote Matters written by Thomas A. Jacobs and has been published by Free Spirit Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Encourage teens to recognize the importance of voting and making their voices heard in the democratic process with this timely book focused on Supreme Court decisions that came down to a single vote. Chapters examine key Supreme Court rulings and explore how these cases have affected the lives and rights of U.S. citizens—especially teens. Using a straightforward, impartial tone, the authors take a close look at often controversial cases and at the history of voting in the United States. The emphasis is involvement in local and national elections as well as other ways to be an engaged citizen. With an accompanying digital discussion guide, the book is a perfect choice for teachers and youth leaders to offer teens in the upcoming 2016 presidential election cycle.
Every Vote Matters
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Author : Thomas A. Jacobs
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 2016
Every Vote Matters written by Thomas A. Jacobs and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Law categories.
Encourage teens to recognize the importance of voting and making their voices heard in the democratic process with this timely book focused on Supreme Court decisions that came down to a single vote. Chapters examine key Supreme Court rulings and exp
Why Voting Matters
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Author : Kip Almasy
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2017-12-15
Why Voting Matters written by Kip Almasy and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
How do citizens make their voices heard? There is perhaps no greater example of democracy in action than voting. Historically, marginalized groups were excluded from the equal citizenship represented by suffrage. Readers will study the importance of voting, the history of the vote being denied to minority groups, how those groups struggled to attain that right, and what voting means to American citizens today. The comprehensive subject matter supplements the elementary social studies curriculum. Primary sources and full-color photographs make the information pop.
Why Your Vote Matters
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Author : Twila Le Page - Hughes
language : en
Publisher: Stratton Press
Release Date : 2020-09-30
Why Your Vote Matters written by Twila Le Page - Hughes and has been published by Stratton Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-30 with categories.
The U.S. was founded on the principles of government of the people, by the people, and for the people. At first it worked pretty well, but as we moved from farms to villages to cities, things began to break down. We no longer had extended families to rely on. We started depending on government bureaucracies to solve problems for us. We stopped taking responsibility for fixing these problems for ourselves. We will have to take part in government once again, teach our children, through example, to take part in government. It starts at home and goes all the way to Washington. Voting, phoning, writing letters and personal involvement are the most powerful things we can do in order to effect change in our country. Taking time to create a better community, or working in local or national government are some ways. And supporting local candidates. "My vote doesn't count or I'm too busy, or too tired to vote," holds no water. Every vote counts. The government welfare programs should be a trampoline not a hammock. People need to become more independent, instead of government taking care of them. We can no longer afford to be silent or not be involved. "Speak up now or forever hold your peace." This book goes into the history of our country, from the early 1900s when the socialist movement started and grew, through the Great Depression in the 30s, through the 2nd World War-as I lived through these last two events, and how it got to where it is today. I have chosen to write this book in a possible last attempt to get the Great Silent Majority-those 65 million persons who chose not to vote in some of the last elections-to realize how important this is. We are on the tipping edge right now, so that there may be only one last chance to rescue our ship of state and turn it around. The whole Western Hemisphere is faced with the same problems-the freedoms they have or their government completely controlling their lives as it has done in China, Russia and Venezuela. Thank God, it's not too late, but get informed and VOTE!!!