Civics Made Easy

Who Has the Right to Vote in America?

In this episode of Civics Made Easy, Ben Sheehan traces the real history of voting rights in America. Who got the ability to cast a ballot, and when? How has voter eligibility changed over time? Why do rules differ so much from state to state? Along the way he uncovers a surprising truth: Americans donโ€™t actually have a constitutional right to vote for president.

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