Question

The Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution prevents states from setting the minimum voting age for all elections in the United States above 18. At the time that the amendment was passed, the nation was drafting many young men at age 18 or 19 to fight in wars. But most elections required voters to be 21 to participate. Why might people have wanted to change this law? Why was this amendment likely passed at this time? Provide two reasons. Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Question:

The Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution prevents states from setting the minimum voting age for all elections in the United States above 18. At the time that the amendment was passed, the nation was drafting many young men at age 18 or 19 to fight in wars. But most elections required voters to be 21 to participate. Why might people have wanted to change this law? Why was this amendment likely passed at this time? Provide two reasons. Explain your reasoning.

Answer:

People might want to lower OR up the voting age because of problems with the system or........

make changes and block certain actions that the "Amendment" it selves gives.

Explanation:

The Twenty-Sixth Amendment gives The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.

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