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The right to vote became a topic
The Constitution took effect in early 1789 after the first federal elections. It did not include an express protection of the right to vote, and it was left to the states to determine who was eligible to vote in elections. -
Citizens having no voice
There was more talk andcitizens being frustrated that they did not have a voice. -
Right to vote expanded
When the 15th Amendment was ratified that the right to vote was drastically expanded at least in the Constitution’s text by ensuring the right to vote could not be denied based on race -
19th Amendment began
The 19th Amendment, ensured the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. -
26th Admendment
Stated no citizen at least 18 years of age or older may be denied the right to vote on the account of age.