¿Approximately how many Latinos who were eligible to vote in the last presidential election did NOT vote?

1. How accurate was your prediction?

2. How surprising is this information?

3. What is the big story of this chart?

4. Why do you think so many eligible Latinos do NOT vote in elections?

5. What is one consequence of so many eligible Latinos NOT voting in elections?

6. Is this good news or bad news for the U.S.?

7. What number of Latinos do you predict will vote in the 2016 presidential elections?

8. Complete the chart by drawing out what it will look like over the next four presidential elections:

9. How will the Latino vote in the 2016 presidential election affect the outcome of the election?

10. Latinos overwhelmingly vote for the Democratic party (68% in 2012 Congressional races). Why do you think that is?

11. In the comments section explain what you would say to an eligible Latino voter who was a friend of yours and told you they were choosing not to vote in the 2016 election:

Learning Extension

Read the entire Pew Report on Latino Voters.

Action Extension

Enter into a conversation with an eligible Latino voter about their voting plans in the 2016 election. Share your own decision about whether you will vote when eligible and ask them about their own voting decision making process.

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