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Why can you only vote when you turn 18 in the election?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Because, in your country, you have constitutionally reached adulthood. There are many other rights and responsibilities associated with reaching the age of majority: jury service, emancipation, full involvement in the Armed Forces etc.

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