The founding fathers set up the Presidential Election so that the people would be able to govern themselves, instead of being ruled by a tyrant. The presidential election should be an important event in all Americans' lives, yet many do not understand the process or how important it is. Understanding this process may help people to realize why they need to become involved in the Presidential Election. Becoming a candidate for presidency in a political …showed first 75 words of 793 total…

…showed last 75 words of 793 total…for the person they think is the most qualified candidate. When people do not vote, they give up their right to have a voice in the government. Voting is a responsibility of all American citizens in order to maintain a democratic government. If, as Abe Lincoln said, "our government" is a government "of the people, for the people, by the people", then an obligation to "our government" is an obligation to ourselves and each other.