SPC2608 7220 800 AM Group 3

 Throughout these group presentations, I learned a lot about how elections and government decisions affect our everyday lives. Each group talked about a different topic, including voting, education, the economy, and immigration. What stood out to me the most was how all these topics connect to each other. Before, I didn't really understand how much politics could affect things like jobs, education, businesses, and even the prices we pay for everyday things. I think these presentations were a good way for us to learn about topics that are important, especially since most of us are young adults who are starting to make decisions about our futures. Group 1 talked about elections and the voting process. I think this was a very important topic, especially because yesterday, November 3, 2026, was Election Day. Growing up, I didn't really know much about politics or how the government worked. However, as I got older, my family would constantly talk about politics, elections, and what ...

  While I’ve known how important voting is for the country and my future, throughout these projects I've learned that voting these elections play a crucial role in creating government, public policy and the everyday lives of citizens. I knew voting was essential before learning about this topic, but I didn’t know how many aspects of our society are affected by election results. Elections influence decisions on education, the economy, immigration and many other issues that effect people’s lives, from the local community to the federal government. Studying elections has helped me understand what it is to be a responsible citizen and why we should vote. One of the first things I understood was the difference between state and local elections. In local elections leaders are chosen, like mayors, city council members, school board members, and county commissioners. Elected leaders make decisions that automatically impact communities such as public transportation, public ...

Blog 2 Group 1’s presentation on the electorate and election process helped me understand that elections aren’t just about the candidates. The laws also shape how voters express opinions and, later, how these votes turn into results. An example that stood out to me was ranked-choice voting. Voters are able to rank candidates in order of preference, rather than just picking one candidate. The group also talked about and compared the way other countries, alongside the United States, run their election and voting systems, making us see that there is more than one way to run it. Something I also liked about their presentation was how they explained what we do on the ballot instead of just what it is. Something that stood out was how the government professor they interviewed made the point that it is important to know how our government works to properly participate. One thing that could be done to make this section even more visual and clear would be a picture of a sample ballot with hypot...