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Description

Discussion around what Elections are & why we vote.

Resources

Pen and paper or whiteboard for ideas.
Voting slips or tokens.
A screen (cardboard to vote behind)
A box for votes

Instructions

Give the patrols 5 min to discuss as groups what elections / voting is about and why we vote.
Then talk as a whole group about the questions about, taking turns to advise what they came up with.
Information to aid the discussion.
What is Voting
Voting is a method for a group such as a meeting or an electorate ,in order to make a collective decision or express an opinion usually following discussions ,debates or campaigns (general elections, referendums, and local bossy elections ) in Democratic countries. ( sources Wikipedia Aug 2022)

Also large corporations and all charities have elected committees or boards . Schools in NZ have elected boards of trustees .

Why do we Vote.
By voting Citizens are participating in democratic system and having their say. We vote for parties or representatives based on what they tell us about their position and ideas . Theses people are elected to represent what we think or ask for.

In Nz it’s a requirement that we are on the electoral roll from 18yrs old but not compulsory to vote.

Further information can be found on the electoral commission websites for additional in formation on MMP and voting systems.
//vote.nz. And //elections.nz

In brownies we might vote for an activity or which badge to complete . Vote voting card ,show of hands or tokens on each option

Set up a booth and voting slips / and voting box with3 or 4 choices and get a couple of the older girls to explain the choices and how you have decided to vote. Ie for one or for 1st and 2 nd etc
And then get each girl to make their vote

Tags

• Elections
• Voting

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