Encoded Trivia #185
U.S. government & civicsPuzzle #185 — U.S. government & civics
18 Y O to V
5-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 5-word answer is Vote
The answer is:
18 Years Old to Vote
About This Answer
Americans must be 18 years old to vote, established by the 26th Amendment in 1971. According to the National Archives, this lowered the voting age from 21. The Smithsonian Institution documents how Vietnam War activism drove this change. Political scientists note that 18 expanded democratic participation. The 18-year-old voting age represents modern democratic inclusion.