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Seeing how your vote can have an impact, when you can vote and how, and then why we we vote. With this information. you can see that your vote, your voice, matter. We as citizens must voice our opinions in order for the government to work the way the Founding Fathers intended. This is a land for the people, by the people. People like YOU!

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ivision of power between the national and state governments

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Allows branches of government to restrain each others powers

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The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government to ensure that there's no concentration and abuse of power. separate jobs of branches

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The idea that the government's authority comes from the people

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We vote because when the Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence and Constitution they wanted our country to be a land for the people by the people. They built it on 5 basic principals.

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Once you are 18 you will need to register to vote. Make sure you register by the deadline. All the information is in the link below. Click on the link to register today!

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Once your voter registration application is received, your county voter registration office will process the application and determine your eligibility. If you are eligible, the county office will send you a voter registration acknowledgment card. Once you receive that card, you will be officially registered.

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US citizen

Resident of Indiana

must be 18 years or older (or will be on the day of the election)

You've resided in the precinct for at least 30 days prior to the election date

You're not incarcerated due to a felony conviction

Your voting rights are restored upon your release. You will need to re-register to vote

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Now that you have seen the outcome of the impact your vote can have, the question is; "How do I vote?"

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Todd Young

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Joe Donnelly

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each state elects 2 Senators into the Senate

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The government is limited in the way they can act by the Constitution. Restricts Government power.

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Pete Visclosky

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Larry Bucshon

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Jim Banks

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Jackie Walorski

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Trey Hollingsworth

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Andre Carson

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Susan Brooks

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Luke Messer

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9 representatives for the state of Indiana

each representative is in a certain district

we live in the 4th district and our current local representative is: Todd Rokita

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Voting is your right as an American citizen. Your voice matters; whether you believe it or not. Below are some politicians who were voted into office by people just like you!