Question

99pts I need help please. The Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prevents states from the setting the minimum voting age for all elections in the U.S. above 18. At the time that the Amendment was passed, the nation was drafting many young men at age 18 or 19 to fight in the wars. Bur most elections required voters to be 21 to participate. Why might people have wanted to change this law? Why was Amendment likely passed at this time? Provide two reasons. Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Amendment 26 - Voting Rights for All Citizens Eighteen or Older

(Ratified July 1, 1971)

The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of age.

The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of age.