SPC 2608 Group 2

      The United States is currently undergoing a metamorphosis. Our government has gone through countless cycles of change related to several ideologies and policies. Today, one of these issues, among the most volatile and critical in our nation, is immigration. Ironically, our country recently elected its first ever NYC immigrant mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and Muslim senator, Adbul El-Sayed. As a Muslim and child of an immigrant, this presentation had a different kind of meaning for me. The Presentation     As a member of Group 2, our presentation covered immigration in terms of how it relates to elections, global and American differences, history, and organizations. In particular, my slides focused on American opinions on immigration as opposed to global perspectives.     I was honestly excited to begin researching this topic. Of course, the biggest buzzword in regards to immigration in recent times has been ICE, so much so that immigration itself has b...

 Group 4 explained  the electorate and the election process. They explained how elections work, and why it's so important.  I learned a lot about the history of elections, voting rights, voter registration, the Electoral College, and election laws in the United States. I see how much voting rights have changed over time. In the past, many people, including women and African Americans, were not allowed to vote. Over time, important amendments and laws helped more people gain the right to participate in elections, as it should. I also learned how important voter registration is, especially for college students and young adults who are voting for the first time. Voting gives people an opportunity to express their opinions and have a voice in decisions that affect their lives, with things like education, healthcare, jobs, and housing. These things are very important. Another interesting topic was the Electoral College and how it is different from election systems in other cou...

           My Thoughts About the Presentations For our Elections Matter project, everyone in the class worked in groups and discussed different topics related to the United States. Some groups had the election process, education policies, and the economy, while my group had immigration. I think all these topics are important because they affect our lives in different ways. I couldn't watch all the presentations, but I still wanted to share my thoughts on the topics. One thing I like about this project is that it makes us think about real-life situations, not just things we read in a textbook.                                    The Election Process One topic was the election process. I think this topic matters because elections give people the opportunity to choose who they want to represent them in government. Before taking American Government, I didn't really understa...

 After listening to everyone's presentations, I learned more about different topics that affect our country and the people living in it. I enjoyed hearing everyone's perspectives because each group focused on a different subject and explained how it connects to our everyday lives.  One thing Group 4 taught me was about the election system in the United States. I found it interesting to learn more about the history of voting, especially how certain groups of people were once prevented from voting. I also learned more about the Electoral College and how elections can influence decisions that affect our daily lives.  Group 3 discussed the economy and how it can influence presidential elections. I learned how events like the Great Depression, the Great Recession, and the COVID-19 pandemic affected people and influenced what they wanted from their leaders. I also found it interesting to learn about organizations that help people with financial challenges, employment, and other...

  Group 4 The first speaker talked about the history of elections and why voting is important. I learned that the U.S. Constitution established the foundation of our election system in 1787, and George Washington became the first president in 1789. She also explained how people of color were not always given the right to vote. We also learned that voter registration allows eligible citizens to participate in elections and choose who they want to represent them. Voting is important because decisions made by the government can affect things like college tuition, student loans, healthcare, housing, and job opportunities. I think this is especially important for college students because voting gives us a chance to share our opinions and have our voices heard. The second speaker explained the Electoral College and how it is used to elect the U.S. president. I learned that it gives individual states a role in presidential elections. She also compared it to other countries where people ca...

Group 4 The first speaker started by going over the history of elections and why they are important. I learned that in 1787, the U.S. Constitution established the foundation of the American federal election system. Then, two years later, George Washington was elected as the first U.S. president. She also talked about how, in the past, many people were not allowed to vote, especially people of color. Voter registration is the process that allows eligible citizens to register so they can participate in elections and vote for the candidates they support. This is important because elections influence government decisions that can affect college costs, student loans, healthcare, housing, and job opportunities. I think this is especially important for college students because we have different ideas and concerns, and voting gives us a way to make our voices heard. The next speaker talked about the Electoral College and explained how it is the system the United States uses to elect its presid...