Elections and Voting

•Imagine that you have been hired by the Federal Election Commission to suggest one way to improve the U.S. electoral system.  What would you suggest?

 •Include the following:

–What changes would be involved?

–How would your suggestion change the electoral system?

–Why would your suggested change improve the electoral system?

Civic Engagement

What are your rights and repsonsibilities as a citizen of the United States?  Can one person make a difference in a democracy?  These are just a few of the questions that we have been discussing in class. 

Could you pass a citizenship exam today?  Here is your chance to find out.  Click on the following link and learn more about what others must know to become a citizen of the United States. 

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.d72b75bdf98917853423754f526e0aa0/?vgnextoid=afd6618bfe12f210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=afd6618bfe12f210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD


You will be awarded 20 bonus points for taking this exam and sharing out with our class.

Good Luck