American Government / Unit 5 Gov 201 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Voter Registration
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The idea
Voter registration is the step that places a citizen on the official rolls from which ballots may be cast.
In practice
Since the Help America Vote Act of 2002, states must maintain accurate registration rolls.
Where people slip
In nearly every state, an unregistered eligible citizen cannot vote.
Your place on the trail
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