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What legislation was responsible for changing the voting age in the US?
Twenty-sixth amendment
When was the voting age lowered to 18?
On July 7, 1971, the voting age became 18 when the 26th amendment to the US constitution was certified as having been ratified.
What is one responsibility that is only for US Citizens?
Serve on a juryVote in a federal electionTwo responsibilities of US citizens are to serve on a jury and vote in federal elections. The Constitution gives citizens the rights to a trial by a jury. The jury is made up of US citizens. Participation of citizens on a jury helps ensure a fair trial. Another important responsibility of citizens is voting. The law does not require citizens to vote, but voting is very important part of any democracy. By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens' interests.
What causes a change in political leadership in the US?
Voting changed political leadership in the us
When do us elections take place?
U.S. national elections take place on the first or second Tueday of November. State elections and primary elections take place at various times. May is a common choice for local elections.
