Discussion Questions on the Right to Vote
1. What is the significance of voting in a democratic society?
- Follow-up: How does voting empower citizens and influence government decisions?
2. What barriers to voting exist in different countries today, and how do they affect various groups?
- Follow-up: Can you think of specific examples where these barriers have been contested or changed?
3. How has the right to vote evolved over time, and what key movements have played a role in expanding this right?
- Follow-up: What lessons can we learn from these movements to address current voting issues?
Feel free to elaborate on your responses during the discussion and relate them to current events where applicable!