The Right to Vote

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The Right to Vote. Chapter 6 Section 1. Before We Begin…. Suffrage: the right to vote Franchise: the right to vote. Expanding the Electorate. Originally, only adult white males with property could vote (about 1 in 15 males) Today, voting population = 220 million people. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The Right to Vote

Chapter 6 Section 1

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Before We Begin…Suffrage: the right to voteFranchise: the right to vote

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Expanding the ElectorateOriginally, only adult white males with property could vote (about 1 in 15 males)Today, voting population = 220 million people

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Expanding the ElectorateTwo trends:

Elimination of voting restrictions

Growing federal control over voting

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Five Stages1) 1800s:

Religious tests, ownership of property and tax payments no longer required.

2) Post Civil War: 15th amendment passedCan’t be denied suffrage based on color

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Five Stages3) 1920s:

19th amendment passedWomen gain right to votes

4) 1960s: Voting Rights Act of 1965No poll tax

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Five Stages5) 1970s:

26th Amendment18 yrs+ can vote

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Power to Set Voting Qualifications

Is with the StateBut, there are restrictions:

1) Those who can vote for state leg. are allowed to vote for state representatives and senators

2) No state can discriminate based on race

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Power to Set Voting Qualifications

3) No state can discriminate on sex

4) No state can require $ to vote

5) No state can discriminate against 18 yr olds

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Homework

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