Registration Voting Districts Absentee Voting Casting Your Vote Voter Turnout Citizens of democratic countries consider voting one of their chief rights because it allows them to choose who will govern them.
People vote on many issues besides elections for public officials.
For example, they may vote on whether to build a school, expand the police force, or impose a tax. Not too long ago only white, male, property owners could vote in America. Go to the History of Voting Rights section to learn how voting laws changed over the last 225 years. Voter Registration Registration is the process by which a person's name is added to the list of qualified voters. On election day, officials check each person's name against the list before they let the person vote.