Rise of the American Electorate

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Rise of the American Electorate

What is the reason that explains why various groups in America were denied political equality with respect to voting?

From State to Federal Control Initial voting requirements left to be determined by states, not federal govt. Congress has changed this over time by law and amendments to the Constitution

15th Amendment Guaranteed blacks the right to vote (1870) “Prohibited states from denying the right to vote “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude”

19th Amendment Guaranteed women the right to vote (1920)

23rd Amendment Guaranteed right to vote for D.C. (1961)

24th Amendment Eliminated poll taxes (1964)

Voting Rights Act 1965 Eliminated voting restrictions for blacks Grandfather clauses, white primaries, literacy tests

26th Amendment Guaranteed right to vote for 18 years and older (1971)

Who Votes? High Level of Education Higher Incomes White-Collar Workers Older Generations Whites Women Religious Union Members Strong Community Members Strong Political Party Members Competitive Election Districts