A writing assignment is a requirement in Government courses. As per syllabus, completion of a writing assignment is essential to satisfactory outcome of this course. It is due Thursday, March 5th at 11:59pm

• This writing is worth 100 points toward your final grade.
• This writing assignment must be minimum of 600 words and a maximum of 1200 words.
• The paper must be double-spaced typed.
• This writing must be in APA format (no abstract required), provide a works cited page and utilize a minimum of 3 credible sources. (Please research APA if you are not familiar with it.)
• This assignment is used for a college-wide state required assessment.

First: Choose one of the following public policies from the list below to create a 5 paragraph paper. (i.e. Introductory paragraph and 1 paragraph per number which adequately addresses the prompt, then a conclusion paragraph).Public Policies:

• Voter Rights Act
• Help America Vote Act
• White primary
• Voter ID laws
• Early Voting
• Registration

Second: Address each of the 5 prompts found below. Use a full and complete paragraph for each prompt:

1. Introductory paragraph
   • Set up what the paper is about
   • Make sure to discuss voter turnout.
   • Offer some statistical analysis on voter turnout to demonstrate this is relevant
2. Describe the policy chosen above. Give background such as when and why was it created (historical context)?
3. How might this policy negatively affect voter turnout currently and/or in the past?
4. How might this policy positively affect voter turnout currently and/or in the past?
5. Conclusion Paragraph
   • Summarize what was stated in the previous paragraphs
   • Which side of the argument do you ultimately fall on? Does it hurt or help voter turnout?