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Should you lower the voting age?
The only way to lower the voting age for federal elections is by passing an amendment to the constitution.
What is the purpose of the sixth amendments?
Lower the voting age from 21 to 18. (a+)
The states may set a voting age lower than eighteen?
false
What is the purpose of the Twenty-sixth Amendment?
Lower the voting age from 21 to 18.
Which statement best describes voting in the US?
some voters go to polling places, while some submit their ballots by mail
Which event brought momentum to the movement to lower the voting age from 21 to 18?
Vietnam War
What are the lack of penalties for not voting?
In some countries, there are no penalties for not voting, as voting is seen as a voluntary civic duty. However, in countries with compulsory voting laws, such as Australia and Belgium, individuals who do not vote may face fines or other penalties. The lack of penalties for not voting can result in lower voter turnout and may impact the representativeness of election results.
The lower voter registration of African Americans compared to Caucasians is largely explained by differences in?
voter qualifications
What legislation was responsible for changing the voting age in the US?
Twenty-sixth amendment
The movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s to lower the voting age to 18 was prompted by the?
debate over Vietnam War
Can states lower the voting age?
In the US, states have that right. Because there is no direct election of the President, a lower voting age would not benefit any state, and although several laws were introduced to reduce the age below 18, none have been passed. In some states, this would require a constitutional amendment.
Why do people complain about the voting age?
cause they think that if they lower the age for voting... 1. girls would just judge them by how they look 2. guys just would not care so they would just vote for random people
