Voting Amendments

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The American legal system that every person be treated fairly is known as what?

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Due process of law

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Joel lives in Washington, D.C. and was told that he could not vote. Which amendment is this breaking?

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23rd

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This amendment gave all male citizens the right to vote no matter their race.

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15th

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Will went to the polls to try and vote and was told he would have to pay $20 to vote. This is breaking what amendment?

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24th

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Voting age – 21 to 18 unfair to fight in war if you can’t vote (Vietnam War)

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26th

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Women’s Suffrage – women can influence government; Susan B. Anthony

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19th

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Eliminated poll taxes – Civil Rights Amendment

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24th

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How did the 24th Amendment expand voting rights to Americans?

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It made poll taxes illegal.

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The 19th Amendment expanded voting rights to which group of people?

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Women

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Which amendment did the Voting Right Act of 1965 reinforce? Options: The 15th Amendment protects minorities' right to vote, The 1st Amendment's freedom of speech, The 13th Amendment makes slavery illegal, The 10th Amendment allowing states to make voting laws

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The 15th Amendment protects minorities' right to vote