Essays on Voting Age

Is Latino Political Influence in the United States Matching Population Growth?

While it is clear that the rising Latino population in the United States is resulting in greater political representation and influence, the extent of this influence and whether it matches the growth of this demographic is not quite so clear. Certainly, because of a high birth rate and high levels of immigration, one would think that Latinos are likely to become more powerful in the political sphere in the years to come. This paper will examine the reality of the changing political landscape in the United States, with a particular focus on the effect that Latinos are having on ...

Referendum on Independence

Introduction The Scottish National Party (SNP) has gradually gained popularity among citizens in Scotland since its creation in the 1930s, and is now the third largest party in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In 2011 the SNP made history when it gained the majority of seats in the Scottish Parliament. For the first time in history the SNP had a majority government, and so began their journey towards independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In September of 2014, that journey was halted when citizens of Scotland voted “no” to the ...

Introduction

Indisputably, political identity is a more complex and difficult concept for any individual to grasp. Political identity essentially involves varied concepts that include political affiliation, which encompasses social, moral, and economic factors. Another amazing aspect of political identity is the fact that it is composed of both individualistic and interrelation aspects. Every individual has a political affiliation, which aims at providing an outline and understanding of inspirations, beliefs, and the opposition. I am now of voting age and having a political identity or affiliation is very important. The following is my political identity, which includes my political affiliation to the Republican Party, ...

The Voting Age

The paper will address the variables of including teens in the electoral decisions by lowering the voting age from 18 to 16. The paper will address whether the individual feels positive, effect on the sense of responsibility, character, and societal expectations of teens. My stand on this issue is that 16 year olds should be allowed to vote since they are responsible enough to make wise decisions.

They are five rules that govern elections in Chicago. The first rule is one should be a United States citizen. The person should at least 18 years old on the election date is ...

The Prohibition era of the United States, where the consumption and sale of all alcohol was firmly prohibited by the American government and punishable by law, was one of the most volatile eras in its history. Bootleggers and speakeasies made the criminal underworld thrive in America until, due to this activity and the unpopular nature of the law, Prohibition was repealed in 1933. Since then, the minimum drinking age was put into practice to make sure that no one below a certain age was allowed to drink, a declaration that has changed dramatically over time. However, there have been questions as ...

Australia, officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is found in the Southern hemisphere of the Australian continent. Since 1st January, 1901, when Australia became a federation, the Commonwealth of Austria has maintained a stable liberal democratic political system. The country is a constitutional monarchy and has federal government. The federal government of Australia comprises of three branches; the legislature (which is made up of the Parliament, the Senate and the House of Representatives), the executive (made up of the Federal Executive Council), and the judiciary (consisting of the High Court of Australia and other federal courts). Australia, being a democratic ...