Foundations of the Constitution

By sdbaseball13

  • Religious qualifications dropped

    People did not have to be part of a certain religion to vote anymore.

  • Property requirements dropped

    People did not have to be property owners in order to vote anymore.

  • 15 Amendment

    The 15th amendmet gave former slaves the right to vote, and protected the voting rights of adult male citizens.

  • 19th amendment

    women earned the right to vote.

  • 24th Amendment

    Poll taxes were banned for voting in federal elections.

  • Voting Rights Act

    Protects the right for minorities to vote, eliminated voting barriers;