Should 16 Year Olds Be Allowed to Vote?

What is the age at which our society generally considers someone an adult?

• 25

• 21

• 18

• 16

In which year did former slaves in the U.S. gain citizenship?

• 1865

• 1965

• 1868

• 1920

What is the voting age for federal elections in the U.S.?

• 18

• 16

• 21

• 25

Which part of the brain is responsible for everyday decision making that doesn't involve emotions?

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

In which year did the U.S. government approve the 26th Amendment, guaranteeing voting rights to any American citizen 18 or older?

• 1971

• 1868

• 1920

• 1965

Which country allows 16 year olds to vote?

• Canada

• Germany

• Argentina

• France

What is the percentage of 16 and 17 year old eligible voters who cast a ballot in a local election in one of the Maryland cities?

• 17%

• 8.5%

• 5%

• 20%

What is the trend in the legal age for things over the past decade?

• Increasing

• Stagnant

• Fluctuating

• Decreasing

What is the main argument against lowering the voting age to 16?

• Lack of interest

• Maturity

• Cost

• Legal complications

What is the main argument in favor of lowering the voting age to 16?

• Historical significance

• Representation in laws affecting them

• Maturity

• Increased tax revenue