Given the number of persons who live in NY and FL (for example) who could easily vote twice, is a national registry a good idea?
Would it be unconstitutional? Would it create any hardships or disadvantages for voters?
2006-08-29 12:46:34 · 3 answers · asked by murphy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Would it be unconstitutional?
Good question. I never thought about it.
Article 1, Section 4 of the constitution states: The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators.
I guess that could allow congress to establish a national registry.
Would it create any hardships or disadvantages for voters?
I don't see how it would be a hardship for anyone who was not attempting to vote in more than one place.
2006-08-29 15:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A national voter registry? I think everyone who's ever voted is already on one. My phone starts ringing off the hook during every campaign.'
2006-08-29 19:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
we have one don't we,,, if were registered legally,,,, Ann Colder tried to vote in two different precincts in Florida in June 2006
2006-08-29 20:09:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋