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 Explain how the passage of the 19th Amendment changed the U.S. Constitution to allow greater participation in government. Be sure to note a restriction on voting that the 19th Amendment addressed.  Then, explain how the passage of the 26th Amendment continued the change toward greater participation in government. Be sure to note a restriction on voting that the 26th Amendment addressed.

 Women gained the right to vote in national elections. Before the 19 th amendment women did not vote in national elections.  The voting age was dropped to 18 from 21 years old. The Vietnam War had an effect on this amendment’s passage. Before the 26 th amendment those younger than 21 did not have the right to vote.

 Federalism is one of the basic principles established in the U.S. Constitution.  Describe how government in the United States reflects a federal structure.

 The federal and state government share power. Concurrent powers of both levels include levying taxes. Each level has certain powers. Reserved powers are state powers such as education. Enumerate powers are federal powers such as providing an army and navy.

 Identify the perceived conflict of interest that led to the ratification of the 27th Amendment.

 Previously, congress members could vote for a pay increase which could take effect immediately after the signing of the bill into law. After the 27 th amendment, pay raises would not start until the next term. Potentially, the congress member could lose re-election and not receive the pay raise.