Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Though all of us complain about our politicians, only slightly more than half of all eligible Americans bother to vote. As teenagers approach voting age, they may wonder why this right is so important. This book explains the historical struggle to obtain this right and what happens to our democracy when we fail to exercise our voting privileges.
Table of Contents
You and your right to vote -- African-American men and the right to vote -- Women and the right to vote -- Young people and the right to vote -- The continuing struggle over the right to vote.