Explain why the Twenty-Sixth Amendment was passed
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Describe the Twenty-Sixth Amendment (1971), which gave 18-year-old citizens the right to vote.
2, Explain the significance of this amendment for expanding the franchise and reasons that it was passed, including new issues with the Vietnam War and the newfound role of young people in promoting change. Point out one of the chief arguments in favor of the amendment was that it seemed only fair to give the vote to people who were old enough to defend their country in a war.
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People living under township governments are usually governed by an appointed board of supervisors, trustees, or commissioners
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is the approximate world population today and where is it located?
a. over 10 billion but below 12 billion, most of which is in the Developing World b. over 6 billion but less than 8 billion, most of which is in the Developing World c. between 2 billion and 4 billion, most of which is in the industrialized world d. over 6 billion but less than 8 billion, most of which is in the industrialized world