Note to Students: Before answering the questions, check out the “Resources” below.

1. What is a ballot measure?

2. a) What ballot measure passed in the California city of Huntington Beach in March?
b) Why did the city pass the measure?

3. What bill did California Gov. Gavin Newsom sign into law in response to Huntington Beach's measure?

4. a) For what reasons did California Attorney General Rob Bonta file the lawsuit against Huntington Beach's ballot measure? - What groups does AG Bonta say Huntington Beach's requirement burdens? Be specific.
b) The Attorney General vowed to continue "to defend the voting rights that make our democracy strong.” What do you think: Do voter ID laws violate people's right to vote? Explain your answer.

5. a) How did Elon Musk react to California's law?
b) Do you agree or disagree with Elon? Explain your answer.

6. Ask a parent: do you think it is important to require voters to show ID to prevent voter fraud or do you think it places a burden on some voters and causes voter suppression? Please explain your answer.

7. Republicans/conservatives support Voter ID laws. Democrats/liberal progressives oppose voter ID laws. List at least 5 activities/places that every person must show identification to do/go.

8. Watch the video under "Background" below.  What do you think of people's reactions to the questions about Voter ID? Explain your answer.