Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote? | Above the Noise

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Civics Civics Collection social studies civics and government government civ23 KQED Above the Noise PBS Digital Studios voting age election voting rights act 26th amendment high school youth engagement 14th amendment 15 amendment 19th amendment suffrage suffrage laws voting laws voting requirements voting age voting rights youth vote age of majority
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Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote? | Above the Noise

Explore the debate over lowering the voting age to 16. Advocates argue that it could increase civic engagement and reflect the responsibilities that 16-year-olds already assume, such as working and paying taxes. Critics, however, question whether younger teens have the maturity and experience needed for effective voting. Is it time to rethink the voting age? Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?
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