How has the process to enfranchise more people evolved throughout U.S. history?(1 point)

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The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place rapidly with the additions of new amendments.
The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place rapidly with the additions of new amendments.

The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place slowly over many decades.
The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place slowly over many decades.

The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place primarily in the past 50 years.
The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place primarily in the past 50 years.

The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place only in the 1900s.

Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding the evolution of the process to enfranchise more people throughout U.S. history is:

The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place slowly over many decades.

This reflects the gradual progression of voting rights, including significant amendments such as the 15th (prohibiting voting discrimination based on race), the 19th (granting women's suffrage), and the 26th (lowering the voting age to 18), which were all enacted over a span of many years.