SPC2608 Group 3

  The first presentation was Group 4, who focused on the economic side of elections. They explained how much elections can affect the economy and why it is important to pay attention to candidates' economic policies. With the cost of living continuing to increase and everything happening in the country, it helped me understand how voting can affect our everyday lives.After that, Group 3 presented on education and its role in elections. Their presentation was important because education is something that directly affects students like us. Different candidates have different priorities when it comes to education, so it is important to pay attention to their policies and what they plan to do for schools and college students.One of the topics I found most interesting was learning about the history of education policies in the United States. Before this project, I did not realize how much the education system had changed over time. For example, schools were once segregated, and students...

 Group 4 kicked off the class by tackling the engine room of democracy: how elections actually work and who turns out to vote. Right away, they made it clear that understanding an election requires looking far beyond political ads and speeches. The group argued over campaign strategy. One presenter pointed out that political parties often spend huge resources just driving turnout among their loyal base during primary season. But when the general election rolls around, candidates face a balancing act: keeping their hardcore supporters energized while pivoting toward moderate, independent swing voters in suburban districts. A lively debate broke out when Group 4 presented on voting mechanics. Half the group highlighted policies aimed at expanding voter participation like automatic registration, extended early voting windows, and no-excuse mail-in ballots. The other half argued that strict voter ID laws and regular voter roll maintenance are essential for public confidence and elector...