6. Amendments
• 12 (1804) – Officially set up the Electoral College
• 15 (1870) – All men over the age of 21 now available to
vote regardless of race
• 17 (1913) – Direct election of senators
7. Amendments Cont.
• 19 (1920) – Gave women the right to vote
• 24 (1964) – Eliminated the poll tax
• 26 (1971) – Changed voting age from 21 to 18