The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith
22. Who Can Vote?
The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith
Greg W. Vonnahme [+]
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Greg W. Vonnahme is department chair and associate professor of political science at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His research focuses on election administration and state politics and policy.
Description
This chapter analyzes how the US Constitution shapes elections and voting rights. Specific topics include how the Constitution has been amended to expand the right to vote to include women and racial/ethnic minorities, and provisions related to Congressional and state regulation of elections.