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About Michael Troy
Expertise
I can answer just about any question about U.S. Political history, Constitutional law, the legislative process, elections, etc. I specialize in Presidential and Congresitional historical trivia, but can answer more substantive questions too.

Experience
Former Staff member for a Congressman and Senator. I also worked on about 10 Congressional and Presidential campaigns (only one that won). For a short time, I worked in the legal department of the Federal Election Commission. I have a B.A. in Political Science.

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Former LBJ Fellow (paid fellowship for Congressional Staff).
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Society).

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Washington Post
Washington Times

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J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University (Poli. Sci. major).

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LBJ Fellow
Truman Scholar

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Legislation, Presidential & Congressional Politics - voter registration draft

Expert: Michael Troy - 10/4/2008

Question
Hi Mike, I was wondering if the rumor is true about if I am not registered to
vote, would I be exempt from a draft?

Answer
Hi Rusty,

No, the two things are not related. Firstly, there is no draft in the US. There has not been since President Nixon ended it in 1973.

There is, however, a draft registration required for all males age 18-25. This was instituted by President Carter in 1980. This registration is mandatory (punishable by a $250,000 fine and five years in jail if you fail to register) and is completely unrelated to voter registration.

I hope this helps!
- Mike

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