The Right to Vote


Civics Citizen Participation and Government The Right to Vote
Students learn about the history of voting rights in the United States, including the various amendments that extended these rights over time. They create a timeline of the significant events in that process. Next they explore voter registration and requirements and explain how voting has evolved since the country’s founding. Finally, students research and create a poster that reflects voting registration requirements for elections in their local and state government.

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Overview

In this experience, students learn about the history of voting rights in the United States, including the various amendments that extended these rights over time. They create a timeline of the significant events in that process. Next they explore voter registration and requirements and explain how voting has evolved since the country’s founding. Finally, students research and create a poster that reflects voting registration requirements for elections in their local and state government.

Objectives

  • Describe the history of voting rights in the United States.
  • Explain the impact of several amendments on the participation of minority groups and women.
  • Identify the requirements to vote in national, state, and local governments.


You probably hear about elections most from ads on TV or radio, signs in people’s yards, and conversations between adults. Sometimes you might not want to hear any more about elections. But if nobody voted, what would happen? How else would people’s voices be heard? In this experience you are going to learn more about the right to vote—and how people got it.

Objectives

  • Describe the history of voting rights in the United States.
  • Explain the impact of several amendments on the participation of minority groups and women.
  • Identify the requirements to vote in national, state, and local governments.


"I voted" sticker

Voting is a big part of civic life in the United States. The U.S. government is a democracy, which means “rule by the people.” Voting is an important way for Americans to participate in ruling. To learn how voting works, begin by watching First Time Voter.


What questions do you have about voting?



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