Is it legal for children to vote in california?
98758
no, you must be 18 years old to cast a vote in any state.
254697
No.  In the U.S., the right to vote is a fundamental right, and generally cannot be conditioned on any status other than citizenship or felony conviction.
827132
I believe it is law. Check with yur local elections officer. They should give you time to go and vote. What are they, republican? LOL
348774
As a Republican in California - yes.
730317
Yes. You can just vote for part of the ballot.
137828
I'm not familiar with California law, but I'd have to believe that to become married, both people must be living. So, the answer would be, Yes, it is illegal.
230904
Only citizens of the country, 18 years or older are able to vote. In some states felons are not allowed to vote. For information on becoming a citizen, see the site below. To register to vote, see the second site.
171085
No, it's not, it's usually just the basics and common sense.\n\nHere's a link to CA's DMV website... it has a practice test aimed basically for teens that are taking their permet tests.\n\nhttp://www.dmv.ca.gov/teenweb/
742189
I believe that some one who is dumb should be able to vote. it is a free country, ya know. As long as theyre 18. of course, im in 6th grade so what do i know?
1010567
I wish you would quit advertising this.  And please do have them verify California elections if things go weird. The addresses are on voter's registration cards.\n\nMind you California doesn't knowingly give driver's licenses to illegals anymore, although it used to, and many still are eligible to renew by mail. \n\nThis issue does have me concerned.\n\nWhat on earth is wrong with making sure those who register to vote are eligible to vote?  Yet the Democrats fight verification every time it comes up.  The last time was in a proposed amendment to the Senate immigration bill.
79391
California is a very Liberal state. They allow these things. Look at the Liberal Judges and the sentences they are giving out.
895856
You can certainly vote in all general elections. Each state has its own rules for primaries.
562132
I think that civic participation should be taught more vigorously in elementary and high schools. Children grow up simply apathetic to domestic and international politics and then they don't participate in keeping this democracy alive and well when they have the opportunity to. Democracies can only thrive with active widespread participation. Obviously there is an age limit to make sure that the people going to the polls are mature. But I think that if 15 and 16 year olds are old enough to be charged as adults if they commit crimes, then they should be old enough to go to the polls.
361796
California (as well as a few other states) have what is called referendum votes where key issues can be presented to the people depending on how the issue arrived in Congress.  The federal government doesnt have this system.  That is why we have a representative democracy government in the first place.  If you want to speak out on one side of a particular issue - write a letter or e-mail to your rep or senator.  They actually respond back.  I have e-mailed them on a number of occasions and they really do like to hear from their constituents.  Just make sure you are writing something logical and rational or give a personal experience.  Dont say something like "you f*ck*in idiot vote against this stupid f*c*ing bill" or they wont listen.  But they do listen when people write heart felt letters and e-mails stating their opinions.  I have worked with numerous members of our elected government - despite what most people think - they really will listen
216590
It is this year!  The voters of California has a chance to change this year.
1083275
I partially agree with you. stupid adults DO vote.\n\nWhat would be sweet is an intelligence test for the right to vote. It would insure only smart people control the fate of our government. And include younger ages too. Besides many under 18 probably wouldn't care to vote anyway, so only interested "kids" would sign up.\n\nLET'S DO IT
410455
because they don't care.  young people care more about who won on american idle or who's dating jessica simpson.  young people have no regard for civic responsibility.  that is the reason why many young people don't vote!!!!