Amendment XXVI

"1: The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.

2: The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."

This, the twenty sixth amendment, was ratified in 1971 and lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, opening up the polls to the younger generation earlier than ever and encouraging the youthful vote. It also granted protections to these young voters, preventing legislation that would drive the voting age back up.

This image helps show the law changed by the ratification of the twenty-sixth amendment, allowing those of 18 years of age to vote.

This cute minimalist image also helps convey the same meaning behind the twenty-sixth amendment, granting the right for younger people to make their voice heard.