The Right To Vote And The Five Stages

The First Stage

Jan 1, 1800

Religious qualifications, instituted in colonial days,quickly disappeared.No state has had a religious test for voting since 1810

The Second Major Stage

Feb 2, 1870

effort to broaden the electorate followedthe civil war. the 15th Amendment, was intended to protect any ciztizen from being denied the right to vote because of race or color.

The Third Major Stage

Mar 3, 1920

The 19th Amendment prohibited the denial of the right to vote because of sex. Its ratification in 1920 completed the third exansion of suffarage

The Fourth Major Stage

Apr 4, 1960

No state can require payment of any tax as a condition for taking part in the nomination or election of any federal officeholder. No state can levy any tax in connection with the selection of the president , the vice presedent or member of the congress

The Fifth Major Stage

May 5, 1971

No state can deprive any person who is at least 18 years of age of the right to vote because of age