Who Gets the Vote?
Overview
Students review the amendment clause of the U.S. Constitution, then analyze primary sources to deepen understanding of how constitutional voting (suffrage) amendments expanded the electorate and the rights of Americans. After, they’ll research a current voting rights issue and write a letter to their U.S. congressman about their informed view of the issue.
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Teaching Civics with Primary Sources lesson plans
University of Delaware Democracy Project
Grade
High School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
180 minutes
Topics
constitutional amendments, felon voting rights, lowering voting age, suffrage, U.S. Constitution, voter identification, voting, voting rights, youth voting
Author
Democracy Project
