BENEFITS OF VOTING What Is Voting A vote

BENEFITS OF VOTING

What Is Voting? • A vote is a formal expression of an individual's choice in voting, for or against some motion , for or against some ballot question, for a certain candidate, a selection of candidates, or a political party. • In a democracy, a government is chosen by voting in an election: a way for an electorate to elect, i. e. choose, among several candidates for rule.

Why Voting. . • A vote gives you a voice in government • Voting is our Check and Balance. • Voting has a direct impact on how the government makes appointments, laws, budgets, public policies, and regulations for that matter.

Why Voting. . • Communities that know the importance of voting reap many benefits from the government such as less crime, and better health care just to mention but a few. Furthermore, voting can help improve your societal well-being. • Registered voters are more active and engaged citizens. Strong democracy depends on engaged and active citizens.

• Voting is not only a right; it is a responsibility. Voting is a spiritual action because by exercising the option to express your opinion on who should assume powers of governance. Those matters touch everyone's lives in different ways — social, economic or environmental. We expect those we elect to office to take constructive action for the benefit of all, thereby establishing greater equity.

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