1. Summarize the history of voting rights in the United States
The Right to Vote

2. History of Voting Suffrage- right to vote Growth of Suffrage
1800’s no religious barriers, no property, or tax payments
Civil War- 15th Amendment African American Vote
19th Amendment- women receive right to vote
1960’s Finish Securing the vote of African Americans
th Amendment- Min. 18

3. Voter Qualification
Citizenship- foreign born are generaly not allowed to vote- nothing in the Const.
Up to the States
Residence- must be a legal residentof the state. Can not be denied citizenship for more than 30 days Dunn v. Blumstein
Age- 26th amendment- 18 years old max age

4. Other Qualifications
Registration- procedure for voter Registration- North Dakota
Some state require party preference
Poll Books- names of people- mostly replaced by computers

5. What are major problems with registering?
Less Voter Turn out
Answer- Motor Registration
Register when you renew your license
Mail registration
Local Government Buildings

6. Who can not vote?
Mental Institutes, legally incompetent (Mr. Williams)
Convicted of Serious Crimes
Sometimes Dishonorable Discharge from the military