The 26th Amendment refers to the constitutional amendment ratified in 1971 that lowered the voting age in the United States from 21 to 18.
Think of the 26th Amendment as a "driver's license" for voting. Just like you need to be a certain age (usually 16 or 17) and pass a test to get your driver's license, the minimum voting age was lowered with this amendment.
Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections.
Constitutional Amendment: A change or addition made to the United States Constitution.
Civic Engagement: Active participation in community and government affairs.
What was a key consequence of ratifying the 26th Amendment?
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How does the 19th Amendment, granting women's suffrage, compare to the 26th Amendment, lowering the voting age to 18?
How did post-war American sentiment contribute to the passage of the 26th Amendment lowering voting age to 18?
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