Nineteenth Amendment - The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex
Twenty-fourth Amendment - The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
Twenty-sixth Amendment - The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of age.
What was one reason why these amendments were added to the Constitution? (U8 and Unit 8-10 EOC Study Notes) TEKS - 5(A&B), 9(A), 22(B), (1 point)
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To allow for the private ownership of military-level weapons
To expand the rights of individuals to participate in government
To limit the freedom of expression
To guarantee due process of law
To expand the authority of the states over the federal government
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To expand the rights of individuals to participate in government.
These amendments were specifically aimed at enhancing voting rights and ensuring broader participation in the electoral process for various groups of citizens, including women, those unable to pay poll taxes, and younger citizens aged eighteen and older.
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