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You cannot vote unless you are an American citizen who is 18 years or older

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What were the voting rights and requirements of Colonial Pennsylvania?

All white men could vote. This was the most democratic state at the time.


What year could women vote in the US?

Women's suffrage in the United States was achieved gradually, at state and local levels, during the late 19th century and early 20th century, culminating in 1920 with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which provided: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."


What are the exact words of the 19th amendment?

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex


Which amendment gives people the right to vote in the US?

The 15th Amendment to the Constitution granted African American men the right to vote by declaring that the "right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude


In what ammenment did wmomen get the right to vote?

The Fifteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution states: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." Anthony would have preferred that the Fifteenth Amendment explicitly grant women the right to vote, but she argued that since she, as a woman, had been in a condition of servitude also, the Amendment gave her and other woman the right to vote also. She attempted to vote based on this argument but was arrested for violating the law.

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Can dual citizens vote in the United States?

Yes, dual citizens can vote in the United States as long as they meet all the requirements to register and vote in their state of residence.


Who sets voting requirements?

Each state can determine the requirements required for an individual to vote. The states must follow the guidelines set by the United States Constitution.


What age is a citizen of the united state first able to vote?

18


Do the voter of each state vote to add an admenment to the United state constitution?

No. congress does the voting.


Requirements set by the governmental body for whether or not a citizen can vote?

The United States Constitution including all of its amendments sets out who can vote. The individual states set out other detailed requirements which cannot conflict with the Federal Constitution.


Is there any requirements for the secretary of state?

There are no specific or legal requirements to become the United States Secretary of State. The position was created in 1789.


Which state in the United States has the shortest common law marriage requirements?

Oklahoma has the shortest common law marriage requirements in the United States.


How were members of the united state senate chosen?

We vote for them every 6 years.


Do people need to know how to read and write in order to vote?

The ability to read and write are not legal requirements for voting in the United States. You have to be at least 18 years old to vote.


What qualifies a person to vote?

Eligibility to vote in the United States is determined by both federal and state law. For all states, in order to vote, you must be a US citizen, a legal resident of the state, and 18 years of age or older. Each state may have additional requirements. Some states require you to register to vote a certain number of days prior to the election, while other states allow same day voter registration. Each state also has its own residency and identification requirements. Some states allow convicted felons to vote, while most do not. Most states also do not allow anyone declared mentally incompetent by a court of law to vote.


Why does Puerto Rico get to vote in the presidential election?

Puerto Rico is not a state and so does not have any electoral votes. However, Puerto Ricans can vote for the president if they establish legal residence in some state and meet the other requirements to vote in that state.


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