POINT:all the parties are the same EXPLAIN: Some people feel that all the parties are basically the same, so why bother choosing between them, as they will all make the same decisions.
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POINT:people have dies for our right to voteEXPLAIN: in some cases people died to earn everyone the vote. Several wars have been fought on behalf of democracy.This impacts upon us a moral responsibility to use that hard earned right.
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POINT:voting gives you a say in how you are governed EXPLAIN: If people do not vote, they are not giving an opportunity to have an impact on how the country is governed.
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POINT:voting EXPLAIN: all british citizens over the age of 18 have the right to vote for someone to represent them at different levels of governments.
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POINT: standing as a candidate EXPLAIN: all British citizens over the age of 21 have the right to stand for elections,
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POINT: protesting EXPLAIN: people have the right to form pressure groups, take part in meetings, demonstrations and other forms of campaigning in support of their cause
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POINT: contacting the government minister responisble for an area policy EXPLAIN: people can contact a minister or secretary of state and ask them specific questions about their area of policy
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POINT:contacting representatives EXPLAIN people can contact a representative and ask them to do something about an issue
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POINT: Distributing leaflets and posters EXPLAIN: By handing out leaflets and posters, volunteers can help keep voters informed about their candidate
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POINT: driving people to the Polls EXPLAIN: volunteers can go door-to-door or approach people in local community centres, asking people's opinions and talking to them about their candidates
