Civics Inquiry

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LOWER VOTING AGE LESSON

Should the voting age in the United States be lowered?

In this lesson, students will examine why the 26th Amendment was adopted, and explore arguments in support of and in opposition to lowering the voting age. They will also defend their position on whether the voting age should be lowered.
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