Question

15th Amendment

Prohibits restrictions on the right to vote based on race and color

19th Amendment

Prohibits denying women the right to vote on the basis of sex

24th Amendment

Abolishes poll taxes in federal elections

26th Amendment

Prohibits denying the right to vote to those 18 or older on the basis of age



How did the amendments in the table above affect democracy in the United States?


by more clearly defining civil liberties


by creating a more direct democracy


by expanding participation in the political process


by guaranteeing equality under the rule of law

Answer 1

by expanding participation in the political process

These amendments removed legal barriers to voting (race, sex, poll taxes, age), broadening who could take part in elections and thereby increasing democratic participation.