Does Every Vote Count? - Citizen U®

Does Every Vote Count?

Voting in Prince Georges County, Md.

Overview

Students analyze primary sources to examine examples of voting, then discuss who votes and how ballots have changed to make voting equitable for all eligible voters.

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Grade

Middle School

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

60-80 minutes

Topics

ballots, equality, voting, voting equality, voting rights

Author

Citizen U DePaul

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