Why We Vote: Making Choices Together
Understanding the importance of voting as a way for people to choose their leaders and make decisions for the community, and the idea of a secret ballot.
Key Questions
- Explain why people vote in elections.
- Discuss what a secret ballot means and why it's important.
- Identify who can vote in Ireland.
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