AMENDMENT 26

WHAT IS THE 26TH AMENDMENT?

• The 26th amendment states that you must be at least 18 to vote.
• It was ratified from 21 to 18 in March 1971.

DATES

• The amendment was passed by congress March 23, 1971.
• It became part of the constitution in July of 1971.

STATES THAT DID NOT RATIFY THE AMENDMENT

• Florida
• Kentucky
• Mississippi
• Nevada
• New Mexico

STATES THAT DID NOT RATIFY THE AMEDMENT

• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Utah

WHY WAS THE 26TH AMENDMENT CREATED?

• The 26th amendment was created because young activists
• thought it was their right to vote and take part in political activities.
• Many people became aware of the want for change when the slogan
• "Old enough to fight, old enough to vote" became popular.
• Soon enough, the voting age was changed from 21 to 18.

INTERESTING FACTS!

• Tennessee was the 4th state to ratify the 26 amendment
• This amendment was passed faster than any other amendment.

SLOGAN

• 26th amendment. No voting until 18
• (State farm jingle, nationwide jingle)

SITES

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-sixth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Co...
• http://democracyday.com/the-26th-amendment.html