Voting Rights

The video explores the evolution of voting rights in the U.S., from the early restrictions to modern regulations. It covers key amendments, the impact of Jim Crow laws, the women's suffrage movement, and the civil rights movement's role in expanding voting rights. The video also discusses current voting processes in Georgia and the challenges of increasing voter turnout.

What are the basic requirements to vote in the U.S.?

• Being a U.S. citizen, a state resident, and at least 18 years old

• Owning property and being a U.S. citizen

• Being a U.S. citizen and having a driver's license

• Being a U.S. citizen and paying taxes

In the early 1800s, which group was primarily granted the right to vote?

• White men over 21

• Only property owners

• All men and women over 21

• All citizens over 18

What was the impact of the 15th Amendment?

• It prohibited voting discrimination based on race

• It established the poll tax

• It granted voting rights to women

• It lowered the voting age to 18

What was the purpose of the poll tax enacted in Georgia in 1877?

• To support political campaigns

• To fund public schools

• To restrict voting rights of African Americans and poor whites

• To encourage voter turnout

What was the Grandfather Clause designed to do?

• Provide voting rights to women

• Enable certain white men to bypass voting restrictions

• Eliminate the need for literacy tests

• Allow all citizens to vote

Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the U.S.?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

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

• It banned literacy tests and other voting barriers

• It allowed women to vote

• It introduced a new poll tax

• It restricted voting to citizens over 21

Which state was the first to lower the voting age to 18?

• Texas

• New York

• Georgia

• California

Which event led to the call for comprehensive voting rights legislation in 1965?

• The Selma to Montgomery march

• The signing of the 19th Amendment

• The end of World War II

• The ratification of the 23rd Amendment

What was the slogan used to campaign for lowering the voting age to 18?

• Vote for Change

• Old Enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote

• One Person, One Vote

• Youth for Democracy