Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

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Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

15th Amendment
19th Amendment
24th Amendment
26th Amendment

The correct answer is: 26th Amendment

The 15th Amendment gave African American men the right to vote, while the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. The 24th Amendment abolished poll taxes, but did not address the voting age. The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. This was in response to the Vietnam War, as young men were being drafted to fight for their country but could not vote in elections. Therefore, the 26th Amendment was passed to ensure that those who were old enough to fight for their country were also able to have a say in its government.