In this section, students will investigate the rules for voting in the state of West Virginia. By understanding their specific roles and responsibilities in terms of casting a ballot in their home state, students can better reflect on the differences between voting systems at home and in other states/nations.
Exploration of the office of the Secretary of State – what is the responsibility of this office in terms of the voter? Duties of the Office of Secretary of State.
Allow students to explore the WV Secretary of State’s website GoVoteWV for elections and host classroom discussions about what they find easy or difficult to navigate with this system.
Ask students to identify the types of identification they would need to have in order to register to vote in West Virginia. Be Registered and Ready.
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