THE 26 AMENDMENT

WHAT IT MEANS

• It means that the national voting age is lowered from 21 years to 18.

WHY IT WAS CREATED

• It was created because people argued that if 18 year olds had to go fight,
• they should have the right to vote too.

WHAT IT MEANS TO ME

• It means to me that 18 year olds are considered adults
• and have the power to weigh in on the US's political affairs.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ME?

• It is important to me because it gives me the power to vote at a young age.
• Also, if I ever get drafted I have the power to vote for who will be our leader.

HOW HAS IT MADE OUR SOCIETY A BETTER PLACE?

• It made our country a better place because it lets a different age group
• incorporate their ideas in the government.