References.—Beard, American Government and Politics, pp. 453-457; also ch. xxiii. Fuller, Government by the People, chs. ii-vi, viii-xi. Garner, Introduction to Political Science, ch. xv. Hart, Actual Government, ch. iv.
Documentary and Illustrative Material.—1. Legislative manual or blue book of the state. 2. The election laws of the state. 3. Copy of instructions to voters. 4. Specimen ballots.
Research Questions
1. What are the qualifications for voting in your state?
2. When were women first allowed to vote in your state?
3. Are there any offices in your state held by women?
4. How many voters are there in your state?
5. Is there a registration requirement?
6. Do you think the right to vote should be restricted to persons who are able to read and write?
7. Give the date on which state elections are held in your state; city elections; judicial elections. Why should national, state, and city elections be held on different dates?
8. Name some offices in your state now filled by popular election which in your opinion should be filled by appointment.