Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics & You © 2008

"Kids Voting USA"

Introduction
In this chapter, you learned about voting in North Carolina. Today, most North Carolinians are eligible to vote. In order to vote, a person must be 18 years old by the time of the next general election. To help future voters prepare for this responsibility, Kids Voting USA provides activities to engage young people in the democratic experience.

Destination Title: Kids Voting USA

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Directions
Start at the Kids Voting USA home page. Click on the different topics in the menu and read about the program.

Answer the following questions.

1			What is Kids Voting USA's mission?
2			What government agency is a sponsor of the program?
3			How can students vote in elections?
4			What types of Web sites can students visit for more information about present-day voting issues?
5			How might students benefit by participating in Kids Voting USA?