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South Dakota
"Under God the People Rule"
The Mount Rushmore State's single House member represents a state that's become a haven for trust funds and credit card companies. South Dakota proves that small states can have big impacts on national financial policy.
Midwest
Pierre
Capital
910K
Population
40th State
Statehood
3
Electoral Votes
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
Overall Turnout 202464.0%
1.3% below national average
Youth Turnout (18-29)44.0%
5.0% below national average
Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)20.0%
Fair - Notable gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
C
Civics Education Standards
Strength Score: 37.5/100
Category: Moderate (0.5-1.0)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
Government/Civics
- Credits Required
- 0.5 credits
- Duration
- 1.5 semesters
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →South Dakota Board of Regents Civics Proficiency (December 2024)
South Dakota Board of Regents • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20