2024 Program Keynote Speaker Informed Voting Test Your Knowledge Resources UCF Celebrates Constitution Day How do we elect the president? On November 5, 2024, the nation will decide if Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. Per the Constitution, the Electoral College determines the winner. Does our election process make sense? In advance of his presentation, Dr. John M. Sacher shared his thoughts on the Constitution and the Electoral College with UCF Today. In the News Nicholson Student Media provided a recap of our 2024 event for The Charge. Lunch & Learn DateSeptember 17, 2024 Time11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p,m.Free pizza lunch! LocationKey West BallroomStudent Union GiveawaysDucks, stickers and more! DOWNLOAD THE FLYER Keynote Speaker Dr. John M. SacherProfessor in UCF’s History Department Dr. John M. Sacher’s research focuses on politics and society in the nineteenth-century South, particularly during the Civil War era. His Confederate Conscription: A Struggle for Southern Soldiers (LSU Press, 2021) traces the history of the military draft in the Confederacy as southerners had to decide what they were willing to sacrifice (materially and ideologically) to win the war. A Perfect War of Politics: Parties, Politicians, and Democracy in Louisiana, 1824-1861 (LSU Press, 2004) examines antebellum politics and secession in Louisiana. PROFILE Presented by: College of Undergraduate Studies Special Thanks to: UCF Department of History UCF Libraries The Lou Frey Institute Guide to Becoming an Informed Voter Being an informed voter is crucial to ensure that your vote reflects your values and contributes to the well-being of your community. Here are some key steps to help you become a well-informed voter: Research Candidates and Issues: Understand the platforms, policies, and track records of all candidates. Read their official websites, watch debates, and review their past performance if they have held office before. Read Multiple News Sources: Get your information from a variety of reputable news outlets. This helps you avoid bias and gain a balanced perspective on the issues and candidates. Check Official Voter Guides: Utilize voter guides provided by non-partisan organizations and government websites. These guides often summarize key information about the candidates and issues. Understand the Voting Process: Be aware of the voting process in your area, including registration deadlines, voting methods (in-person, mail-in, absentee), and what you need to bring to the polling place. Test Your Knowledge of the U.S. Constitution: Constitution Day Video Transcript Resources: Want to learn more about the Constitution? At the website of the National Archives, you can view scans of the original documents and read a transcript. UCF Libraries maintains resources about the U.S. Constitution and Constitution Day activities at UCF. Whether you want to update your information, check your status or register to vote, the Florida Division of Elections can help.
