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After the Civil war
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15th Amendment
prohibits denying or abridging the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude -
19th Amendment
guarantees women the right to vote -
24th Amendment
Amendment Twenty-four to the Constitution was ratified on January 23, 1964. It abolished and forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections. -
Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. -
26th Amendment
The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years old. -
Federal Election Campaign Act
The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) is the primary United States federal law regulating political campaign fundraising and spending.