26TH AMENDMENT

WHAT IS IT?

• This Amendment prohibits the government from using the age of someone (who is over the age of 18)to deny them being able to vote.

WHEN?

• Became part of the constitution July 1, 1971.
• 3months and 8 days after after it was submitted to be ratified.
• Was submitted March 23rd 1971

TIMELINE

• Jan 7th 1954: state of the Union address
• Jun 22nd 1970: the law is passed
• Mar 23rd 1917: House Votes
• Jul 1st 1971: last state
• Jul 7th 1971: It's Official
• Nov 7th 1971: Ratified after adoption
• Nov 7th 1972: Election of 1972
• Jan 1st 1970-Dec 31st 1971:

WHY?

• They thought that if your old enough to go to war your old enough to vote

PROS

• It was democratic
• Voter turnout may increase
• More voices could mean more innovation

CONS

• Young people tend to be easily swayed
• They may not be mature enough to vote
• They are not informed enough to vote

CONTROVERSY?

• No