Expansion of Voting Rights in the U.S.

The video explores how amendments and federal laws have expanded voting rights in the U.S. It covers key amendments like the 15th, 17th, 19th, 24th, and 26th, and legislation such as the Voting Rights Act and the Motor Voter Act. These changes have progressively included more groups in the electoral process, impacting political outcomes.

Why is the expansion of voting rights significant in a democracy?

• It ensures only educated people can vote.

• It affects political outcomes by changing who participates.

• It limits the number of people who can vote.

• It makes elections more expensive.

What was the main purpose of the 15th Amendment?

• To grant African-American men the right to vote.

• To lower the voting age to 18.

• To end slavery.

• To allow women to vote.

How did the 17th Amendment change the election of senators?

• It allowed only wealthy individuals to become senators.

• It reduced the term length of senators.

• It allowed senators to be appointed by the president.

• It introduced the popular election of senators.

What was the impact of the 19th Amendment?

• It restricted voting rights to property owners.

• It allowed only men to vote.

• It doubled the voting eligible population by granting women the right to vote.

• It introduced literacy tests for voters.

What did the 24th Amendment achieve?

• It allowed women to vote.

• It lowered the voting age to 18.

• It outlawed poll taxes.

• It introduced literacy tests.

What was a key provision of the Voting Rights Act?

• It required voters to own property.

• It banned voter suppression tactics like literacy tests.

• It limited voting to citizens over 30.

• It allowed only literate people to vote.

Why was the 26th Amendment significant?

• It introduced a poll tax.

• It lowered the voting age to 18.

• It required voters to pass a literacy test.

• It allowed women to vote.

What is the main purpose of the Motor Voter Act?

• To simplify the process of voter registration.

• To make it harder to register to vote.

• To require voters to pay a fee.

• To limit voting to certain states.

How does increased voter participation affect elections?

• It makes elections less competitive.

• It leads to more diverse political representation.

• It has no impact on election outcomes.

• It reduces the number of candidates.

What is the overall impact of who votes in elections?

• It makes elections more expensive.

• It only affects local elections.

• It has no effect on political decisions.

• It determines the type of politicians elected and policies enacted.