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Teaching It takes a long time to vote

It takes a long time to vote

The time it takes to cast a ballot in the United States is inconsistent. Some people wait only a few minutes, while others wait hours. This article explains the differences and what can be done to fix this problem.

Jonathan Coopersmith, Professor of History, Texas A&M University
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why are voting times so inconsistent across the United States?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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