Do you vote for your elected officials in your state or country?
83175
i always vote in all elections that i can....\ni just ran and was elected in my hometown in the november elections and i defiantely appreciate all others who vote for local/state elections as well....
536680
Examples: Local voting is for your mayor. State voting is for your governor. National voting is for you President. (There are many more, those are just examples of some.)
693598
Are you familiar with the legal system, or the laws of your country?
361796
California (as well as a few other states) have what is called referendum votes where key issues can be presented to the people depending on how the issue arrived in Congress.  The federal government doesnt have this system.  That is why we have a representative democracy government in the first place.  If you want to speak out on one side of a particular issue - write a letter or e-mail to your rep or senator.  They actually respond back.  I have e-mailed them on a number of occasions and they really do like to hear from their constituents.  Just make sure you are writing something logical and rational or give a personal experience.  Dont say something like "you f*ck*in idiot vote against this stupid f*c*ing bill" or they wont listen.  But they do listen when people write heart felt letters and e-mails stating their opinions.  I have worked with numerous members of our elected government - despite what most people think - they really will listen
910362
I never vote in US elections.\n\nBut I always vote in federal, provincial, and civic elections here in Canada.
473399
i vote every time . i always vote on the person,i feel will do the best job.i like to see more party in our system,we need more choice .i feel both party r fail the people
976103
Not in my state, we had a few elections like that. Ones where there were a few hot issues, a lot of people came in and voted on those issues leaving the others blank. The problem was there were other issues that needed 60% or more of total votes to pass, with all the blanks they didn't pass. They had enough if you only counted the yes/no votes on that issue, but the law stated you needed 60% or more of total votes. The ended up bring the issues back the next elections. Anyway here in ND we count them.\n\nRemember if you don't vote, you can't complain. And if you don't vote you just voted against EVERYTHING you stand for.
744467
I do not vote for anyone that is overly religious because I think their beliefs would out rule what is best for the citizens This Country is based on seperation of Church and State.. I vote for people that I feel are truthful and want to do what is best for our Country- I don't vote Party because I don't necessarily agree with someone just because they are a Democrat or Republican... I listen to both sides and decide who I think has the best ideas and who I think has the same beliefs as me as to what would help our Country run the way it should
1067248
they vote for it for themselves, don't you wish you could?
968303
If the state is prepared for you to fight on its behalf it ows you the decency of respecting your opinion. Of course you should have a vote.
845072
Spoken like a true politician, which one are you, and what state do you represent?
587348
Do you live in the US?
789692
I vote everytime.  I also keep the 800# for my elected officials on speed dial at the house.
472028
They (PAS) can rule other states.... just that they have to win the election first... :)
740577
Oh yes, plus some states elect more Council of State offices than others. For instance in North Carolina, we elect a lot of our CoS offices. But Alaska only elects Gov/Lt. Gov. and Gov appoints many boards and commissions. Check out Politics1 for some of the states that elect their CoS.\n\nhttp://www.politics1.com/states.htm
875593
I am sorry but none of your answres know what they are talking about.\n\nVoting laws in the US are done at the state level.  And yes in the US there are a couple of states that allow current inmates to vote.\n\nOthers states take that right away but give it back after a few years.  In other states a convicted felon can never vote.\n\nSo the answer is yes in some places.
479716
Yes - I find the whole process fascinating.  I also believe that voting is an informed decision making process, so I keep up with local, state and national issues so I can make an informed decision.  How can a person complain about the state of things in their city, state and country if they are not well informed as to what is going on AND they don't vote!  If you don't exercise your right to vote, you shouldn't complain about the state of things.