Voting Rights in the United States

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What is the voting age in the United States?

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18 years old.

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Which countries have a voting age of 18?

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United States and Canada.

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What was the outcome of the 2004 California bill regarding voting age?

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It was rejected and did not pass.

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Which country has a voting age of 16?

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Austria.

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What is the voting age in Bahrain and Taiwan?

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20 years old.

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In the early years of the United States, who was allowed to vote?

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Only white men.

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What amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?

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The 19th Amendment.

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What is the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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It aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans.

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What is voter suppression?

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Any strategy that aims to prevent specific groups of people from voting.

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What is the term for the right to vote?

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Suffrage.

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