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As American politics began only white men who owned property could vote. As years went by more groups got the ability to vote. This allowed women, people of color, and 18+ year olds to vote. The government also prohibited poll taxes and literacy tests which increased voter turnout. America also has a two party system where the two main parties are Republicans and Democrats. These all helped shape the democratic politics we have today.

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This was passed by Congress in 1869. This amendment made it so that federal and state governments can not prevent someone from voting based on their race. This gave people of color the right to vote and create change.

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The 19th amendment was passed by Congress in 1919. It granted woman the right to vote. This protects voting rights because woman are able to vote and take part in our government.

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This was passed by Congress in 1924. It granted citizenship to the indigenous people of the United States. This made it so that indigenous people could vote and have a say in our government because you have to be a citizen to vote.

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This was made in 1952. It grants all Asian-Americans the right to become citizens and to vote. This protected voting rights because asians were given the right to voice their opinion on the government and vote for what they wanted.

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This was passed in 1961. It made it so DC residents could vote for U.S. presidents, but not congressional representation. This protects the people in the District of Columbias voting rights and gives them a voice.

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This was passed in 1964. It made it so that people who could not pay poll taxes will not be denied voting. It also made it so that anyone 21 years old no matter their race or religion could vote. This protects voting rights because everyones votes matter even if they can not pay poll taxes.

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This was passed in 1965. This prevented discrimination when voting. Voting rights are protected because people can not use violence or other methods such as reading tests to stop people from voting.

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This was passed in 1971. This made the voting age 18 years and older. This protected voting rights because it made it so that people who are 18 and over have the right to vote.

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This was a provision made in 1975. This banned literacy tests and made it so that the government oversaw elections in states that had discriminated against minorities. This protects the voting rights of people because it made it so that everyone was able to vote and you could not discriminate against someone because of their lack of education.

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Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Act

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Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Act

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This was passed in 1984. This made voting accessible for the elderly and handicapped. This protects the voting rights of elderly and handicapped people because it makes polling places accessible, alternate ways to cast a ballot, and voting aids.