SSCG6: The student will demonstrate knowledge of civil liberties and civil rights.
SSCG7: The student will describe how thoughtful and effective participation in civic life is characterized by obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury, participating in the political process, performing public service, registering for military duty, being informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions.
SSCG8: The student will demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and national elections.
SSCG7: The student will describe how thoughtful and effective participation in civic life is characterized by obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury, participating in the political process, performing public service, registering for military duty, being informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions.
SSCG8: The student will demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and national elections.
The Right To Vote
Early 1800's
Religious, property, and tax qualifications begin to disappear in every state |
1870
15th amendment prohibits voting restrictions based on race or color |
1920
19th amendment removes voting based restrictions based on sex |
1965
The voting rights Act of 1965 enforces racial equality at polling places |
1971
26th amendment sets the minimum voting age at 18 |
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Republican
https://www.gop.com/
https://www.gop.com/
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Democrat
https://www.democrats.org/
https://www.democrats.org/