If it weren't for some very significant moments in history, elections would look quite different than they do today. Readers will learn about some of the most important voting laws in the United States, from laws set forth in the Constitution to the key amendments that changed them. Readers learn about landmark legislation that changed history and shaped what the United States has become, such as the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Accessible text supports readers of all levels in understanding this key topic of the upper elementary curriculum.
