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No, there is no need. I have found, from working in high schools, that many people that age have little interest in the government and to vote also requires a bit more maturity. This is a decision that most adults seem to have problems making. Voting is not a game but something that needs to be taken seriously.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Why would it be a good idea to lower the driving age to 12?
No. That would be a mistake! =]
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.
What legislation was responsible for changing the voting age in the US?
Twenty-sixth amendment
Which event brought momentum to the movement to lower the voting age from 21 to 18?
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.
What was the voteing age before it was lower?
Before the voting age was lowered to 18, the legal voting age in the United States was 21. This change was largely influenced by the Vietnam War, as many young people were being drafted to fight but did not have the right to vote. The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, officially lowered the voting age to 18.
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
Voting age in india?
Minimum voting age is 18 in India.
What is the maximum age for voting in Australia?
There is no maximum age for voting in Australia.
