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Why do citizens get to vote at the age of 18

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They vote because when you turn 18 you are old enough to go to war. So when you  turn 18 and if you are male you are suppose to sign up to be drafted! Hope this helps! :D
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amendment XXVI right to vote at age 18 the right of citizens of the united states who are 18 years of age or older to vote shall not be denied or abridged 
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