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Contrary to popular opinion, I believe that is a responsibility of every eligible United States citizens to vote. Most people think that their ballot doesn't matter, but in local elections especially, outcomes can be decided by just a couple of votes. In addition, we live in a world of "follow the leader," and if you go vote, you are setting an example of what it means to be a responsible citizen and chances are many of your classmates and peers will do the same. Finally, being able to vote is a privilege that many people around the world are not fortunate enough to have. Casting your ballot is your way to voice your opinion and beliefs, and throughout our nation's history, many people (soldiers, suffrage activists, Civil Rights leaders, etc.) have fought to give you this liberty. Whether you chose to recognize it or not, the outcome of an election will ultimately alter your future, and by voting you are contributing to the decisions made about the economy, foreign affairs, environmental choices, and every other issue on the federal agenda. So, please, from one American to another, do your part! Stray from the norm, be apart of that 36%, and cast your vote!

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A majority of the U.S. population has fallen into the trap of believing that their vote doesn't matter or that voting is not their responsibility. In fact, a pathetic 36% of eligible Indiana citizens voted in the 2016 primary election and, even more pathetic, this was the sixth highest percentage in the entire nation.

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Key Elements of the United States Government

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Key Elements of the United States Government

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The five key elements of the United States as listed in the Constitution are popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.

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In order to vote in Indiana one must: be a U.S. citizen, be a resident of Indiana, be at least 18 years of age (on or before Election Day), have lived in the district at least 30 days before Election Day, and not be imprisoned for a criminal conviction. Unlike many states, convicted felons are eligible to vote in the state of Indiana.

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Republican Representative Todd Rokita took office in 2011. In Indiana's 4th Congressional District Rokita represents Tippecanoe County, as well as Newton, Jasper, White, Cass, Carroll, Howard, Clinton, Boone, Hendricks, Putnam, Montgomery, Fountain, Warren, Benton, and Morgan Counties.

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Indiana has nine representatives in the House. There are seven Republicans: Todd Young, Todd Rokita, Marlin Stutzman, Susan Brooks, Jackie Walorski, Larry Buschon, and Luke Messer. The two remaining representatives belong to Democratic party: Andre Carson and Pete Viscolsky.

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Republican Mike Pence was elected as the governor of Indiana in 2013. He has recently been declared as the running mate for presidential hopeful Donald Trump.