HOW TO BE A RATIONAL

VOTER
Challis Finn

Understanding the
Importance of Your
Vote
Your Vote Matters

Many people fail to see the

importance of actively
participating in political issues
such as voting for presidential
candidates. Some people believe
that in a country containing over
218 million eligible-to-vote
citizens, their vote is insignificant
and does not matter. I am here to
tell you that this is completely
incorrect! Your vote may not be as
large and significant as you would
really like it to be, but in the end,
every vote adds up to make the

5 S T E P S T O TA K E W H E N
VO T I N G

1 Learn about the

candidates

2 Think about the

information

3 Choose a candidate
4 VOTE!!

1. Learn About
the Candidates

Who Are They and What

Do They Believe?

It is important to learn
everything you can about voters
so that you know what kind of
actions they will take place once
in office. A great place to get
inside information on
candidates is: http://presidentialcandidates.insidegov.com/

2. Think about the

Information
Is This What I am
Looking for in a
President?
We have to be sure that where
we are getting our information
on these candidates are good,
trustable sources. You cant
always believe what you read,
so make sure you find multiple
sources before you accept any
information! Once You know
that the information is
something you can trust, decide

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5 Stay engaged

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Bernie Sanders:
Democrat (formerly independent)
Balance disparity between men and
women
State-administered health care
More affordable higher education
Expansion of social security
Pro-choice
Supports same-sex marriage

Ted Cruz:

Republican
Born in Canada
Supporter of religion
Pro-life
Opposes same-sex marriage
Celebrates legal immigration
Increase security at border

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Feeling more prepared to be an active voter?

Let me know what you think! Leave Questions
or comments on my email: fakeemail@fake.com
Dont forget to visit these websites to learn
more information and become better involved
in politics!
http://www.oberlin.edu/ocyvote/votecount.html
http://presidential-candidates.insidegov.com/
http://www.gotoquiz.com/republican_or_democrat_1

http://www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-vote/?source=adssearch&gclid=CjwKEAjwxce4BRDE2dG4ueLArHMSJADStCqMjxzeUHzzJ9KHO
MFB_ZVAAozjZaev59pYJjAxxtD14hoCMZLw_wcB
https://www.govtrack.us/
http://www.biography.com/people/ted-cruz
http://www.biography.com/people/bernie-sanders

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