Voting in Missouri Flashcard

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What is democracy?

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A system of government where citizens exercise power by voting.

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What are voting rights?

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The rights of citizens to vote and have their vote counted in elections

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What are constitutional amendments?

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Changes or additions to the U.S. Constitution

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What is the Electoral College?

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A body of electors established by the United States Constitution to elect the president and vice president

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What is a general election?

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An election where voters choose their leaders.

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Who was initially allowed to vote in the United States?

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White men over the age of 21

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When were voting rights granted to Black people in the United States?

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1870

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When were voting rights granted to women in the United States?

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1920

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When were voting rights granted to 18-year-olds in the United States?

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1971

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What are the requirements to vote in Missouri?

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Being 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident in the voting district for at least 30 days