Foundations of the Constitution

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  • Religious Qualifications Dropped

    Last religious prerequisite for voting is eliminated.

  • Property Requirements Dropped

    Almost all adult white males could vote.

  • 15th Amendment

    Gives former slaves the right to vote and protects the voting rights of adult male citizens of any race.

  • 19th Amendment

    Guarantees women's suffrage.

  • Voting rights act of 1965

    The rights of minority voters are protected and voting barriers such as the literacy test are eliminated.

  • 26th amendment

    Minimum voting age is 18.