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Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids--Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/citizenship/responsi Source: United States Government Printing Office Description of voting rights and responsibilities; why one should vote; what voters vote on in elections full description	Why should I vote? Who can vote? Who is eligible to vote? What does voting mean? How does voting help? What do people vote on?
Voting Rights for Felons http://www.pfm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Justice Source: Prison Fellowship An article by John Graff, published on the Christian Prison Fellowship website, which supports the view that people convicted of certain felonies should retain the civil right vote. full description	Should felons have voting rights? Which states take away the right to vote for life for felony conviction? Is voting a right or a privilege? What efforts are being made to permit some people with felony convictions to vote?
Elections Reform & Voting Rights http://www.naacp.org/programs/vote/vote_rights.htm Source: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People The NAACP outlines plans to make sure that voting is accessible to everyone. Topics include access to voting, protecting current voters, and holding officials accountable. Also included are links to other pages covering a broad range of issues relating to voting, instructions on how people can get involved, and a form for complaining about problems encountered in voting. full description	How can voters be protected? Who can I complain to if I have had problems voting? What is the Dodd-Conyers Act? What is the Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act? Should felons have voting rights? What efforts are being made to permit some people with felony convictions to vote? What is the Help America Vote Act? How can churches become involved in defending the right to vote? Where can I find information about the voting rights of racial and ethnic minorities? What efforts are being made to address barriers to the exercise of voting rights? How can I get involved?