make election day in Presidential election years a national holiday to encourage voter turnout and civic responsibility.

For democracy to function, it is necessary for every eligible voter to partake. For many, voting is a difficult endeavor to fit in between work, school, family and other tasks. In addition, many polling stations are understaffed, and too few and far between. In Presidential years this is only exacerbated by higher turnout. Turning election day in Presidential years into a national holiday will not only celebrate the greatness of America's enduring democracy, it will allow many to assist in public service and help in polling stations across the country. In every way, this helps encourage the idea that America is the greatest democracy in the world, and helps build our local communities.