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Every citizen has a special role in our community. In state and local elections, voting is a right and an important responsibility that helps us choose our leaders.
Before we vote, we must do our homework! Being an informed voter means reading about the choices and learning what each leader wants to do.
Voting is a great way to make group decisions. When we vote, everyone gets an equal say, and the choice with the most votes wins.
✏️ Worked example
Imagine your class wants to pick a new game for recess. Some kids want kickball, and some want tag. Walk through how to make an informed group decision using voting.
Explain the goal: The class needs a fair way to pick one game for recess.
Get informed: Ask classmates why they like each game and write down the rules.
Set up the vote: Give every student one secret paper ballot to write down their choice.
Count the ballots: Count the papers carefully to see which game got the most votes.
Announce the winner: Explain that the game with the most votes is the fair group choice.
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