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In order to vote in the United States or any of its states, a person must be a citizen of the United States and a legal resident of the particular state or political subdivision, must be at least 18 years of age, and must not be disqualified from voting (for example, because he or she is a convicted felon). Particular states have their own laws regarding registration to vote, some of which require registration prior to election day, others of which allow registration at the time of voting. To register, the person must usually present some kind of proof as to his or her residence.
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According to the reading what rights did women not have in the US?
the right to vote - APEX
The right to vote is known as?
suffrageThe right to vote is a civil liberty.Answer: Enfranchisement.
Which amendment prohibited denial of the right to vote of race but not gender?
There wasn't any that only prohibited race. The right for blacks to vote came before the right for women to vote.
What is an example of suffrage?
Women getting the right to vote, African Americans getting the right to vote, anything of the such.
How were the rights of married women in colonial America unequal?
Women were unequal to men in colonial times by way inferior legal rights, such as the right to vote
What limitations on women's rights did many activist find unacceptable?
Right to own property, Right to vote, Equal pay
What limitations on women's rights did activists find unacceptable?
Right to own property, Right to vote, Equal pay
How old do you have to be to vote in a Canadian election?
The legal age is currently 18. Hope that helps!
What right does the accused have with regard to who determines his or her legal guilt or innocence?
the right to vote
Can you vote if you are a legal resident in the us?
You have the right to vote only if you are a citizen of the US, are over 18 and have registered to vote by the deadline for the election.
Women were granted the right to vote by which amendment?
The 19th Amendment gave women suffrage, or, the legal right to vote.
Can illegal immigrants register to vote?
Yes and No. Voting can only be done by registering, which requires being a citizen or permanent resident with a green card. If a person is undocumented, they can not legally vote. To vote on a national level you must be a citizen. Currently (2013), legal non-citizens are allowed to vote on a local level in only a handful of municipalities but there is a push to allow it in more locations.
Describe the two trends in the 19th century that supported the Feminist movement in the US?
In the 19th century, suffrage, or the right to vote, was extended to poor people and African Americans, although with severe limitations for both.
Do all US residents have the right to vote in elections?
There is no constitutional "right" to vote. You cannot be prevented from voting due to race or gender, but constitutionally speaking there is no explicit "right" to vote.
What legal requirement limited the right to vote among white males in Colonial America?
Free (non-slave), White, Males, over age 21 (age of majority), and who owned property were the legal limitations. Women aged 21 or over were considered property, like chattel and just like children being "owned" by a father/husband, so women had no rights to vote.
How old do you need to be to vote in Hong Kong?
The legal voting age in Hong Kong is 18 years old.
What is suffrage?
The right to vote.
