Your voice is your vote. In order for a democracy to be successful, it relies on the active participation of its citizens. Although voter turnout is usually highest in presidential elections, the United States experiences one of the lowest rates of voter turnout among democracies worldwide.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964: A Long Struggle for Freedom
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An exhibition on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in voting, among other things.
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Elections… the American Way: The Right to Vote
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A section of the presentation “Elections… the American Way” that relates to voting rights.
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Votes for Women: The Struggle for Women’s Suffrage
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A selection of images related to women’s voting rights, including portraits of women who campaigned for the right to vote, photos of suffrage efforts, and related political cartoons, along with a women’s suffrage timeline.