Constitutional Amendments and Voting Rights

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Practice flashcards covering key Constitutional amendments related to voting rights, civil rights, abolition of slavery, and due process.

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15th Amendment

Gave African American males the right to vote.

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19th Amendment

Gave women the right to vote.

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24th Amendment

Eliminated the poll tax.

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26th Amendment

Established that citizens 18 or older can vote.

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13th Amendment

Abolished slavery.

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14th Amendment

Granted citizenship to former slaves and guaranteed equal protection of the laws.

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Due Process Law

Stipulates that the government cannot take away life, liberty, or property without proper legal proceedings.