Expanding the Right to Vote

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Who was able to vote in the US in 1789?

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Only white men who owned land could vote.

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What does 'take a stand' mean?

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Defend your beliefs.

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What are taxes?

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Money that people have to pay to the government.

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What did the 26th amendment do?

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It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

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What does the word 'elect' mean?

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To choose or select by vote.

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What is a right?

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A freedom or privilege that is granted to people.

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What is voting?

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The act of choosing someone or something by expressing a choice.

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What is a citizen?

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A person who is a member of a country and has rights and responsibilities.

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What does it mean to participate in democracy?

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To take part in the decision-making process of the government.

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What is an amendment?

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A change or addition to a law or constitution.