Try the political quiz

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

No

 @7X4T757 from Louisiana disagreed…5mos5MO

The Founding Fathers fought against "taxation without representation." If someone has a job and is paying taxes at a young age, they should be able to vote.

 @9KJPGFN from Utah commented…3wks3W

Well, as I oppose taxation, I oppose that being the reason why someone should or should not be able to vote. Nobody should be forced to pay taxes. However, I also oppose people being able to vote to send people to fight and die in war without said person being able to fight and die themselves. If you can’t serve in the military until you are 18, then you shouldn’t be able to vote for politicians who would force you to serve in the military until you’re 18. Or any other thing that only adults are allowed to do. If you want to lower the voting age, you should also support lowering the selective service age. I also oppose that btw, because I am not a slave to the government and therefore I should not be forced against my will to serve in their military.

 @9FLW44J from Idaho disagreed…6mos6MO

Keeping it at 18 wouldn't have any side effects, as that's how the system currently works, but it's current way of working won't make things better and will keep letting kids fall through the cracks.

 @6W7SYH3Democrat  from Iowa disagreed…5mos5MO

since manor of age go to war by selective system they should get right to vote and made their voice hear

 @9FS2JDV from California disagreed…6mos6MO

According to Congress, “anyone with a 6th grade education is intelligent enough to vote,” and that is with public school education.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

 @9FM3FQ2 from Indiana disagreed…6mos6MO

No, you don’t have to be a genius or be educated in a specific field to understand who you feel should run things.

 @9FLW44J from Idaho disagreed…6mos6MO

That is what we use to do in a little time called Jim Crow, and it was used to harm minorities, specifically black people, in the U.S. Going back to that would harm democracy in the long and short.

 @9H3BT78  from Nevada disagreed…4mos4MO

A lot of people would take the test to fail. People have the right to voice their opinion in politics no matter competence. Otherwise, they shouldn't have to pay taxes.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

 @9H86VJ8 from Nebraska agreed…4mos4MO

Any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote. If they are contributing their earnings to the government, they should have a say in who will be enforcing decisions for their country.

 @9H3BT78  from Nevada agreed…4mos4MO

If we allow anyone who pays taxes to vote, it will enforce taxation with representation which was the foundation of America. It would also diversify political views and hone in the government for future generations.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

No, it should be raised

 @9FLSLNL  from Alabama disagreed…6mos6MO

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If I, at 16, have to pay W2 for work hours, then I should be allowed to vote, "No taxation without representation."

 @9G9HPB7 from North Carolina disagreed…5mos5MO

If people are expected to die for their country (by virtue of signing up for the draft when they turn 18), then they should be allowed to vote.

 @9FLQ633 from North Carolina disagreed…6mos6MO

It should be 16, we are effected by the government everyday and I think we should have the right to vote because of that.

 @9H86VJ8 from Nebraska disagreed…4mos4MO

Youth under the age of 18 should not be eligible to vote on the leaders of our country. Those 18 and younger do not have proper brain development at their age, and very few will not have the life experience or knowledge desired.

 @96GLZPQ from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Yes, it should be lowered to 15 years of age and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote.

 @8MLB4GS from Indiana answered…3yrs3Y

 @8DL26WF from Virginia answered…4yrs4Y

"Yes, but anyone 16-18 voting should be required to pass a test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote."

 @95CJ5F5from North Carolina answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, it should be lowered to 15 and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote.

 @8V4KZP2Democrat from Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

No, I do think it should be raised to 20, but for 18-19 should take a test demonstrating that they understand basic politics

 @Svokxzfrom New Jersey commented…8mos8MO

Abolish the minimum voting age. All of the prejudice against abolishing the voting age is far enough. It is about time that we had a libertarian society where everyone's right to democracy is protected along with civil liberties.

 @NomineeBobLibertarianfrom Kentucky agreed…8mos8MO

Abolishing the minimum voting age could indeed be seen as a step towards a more inclusive democracy. For instance, in countries like Argentina, Austria, and Brazil, 16-year-olds are already allowed to vote. This has not only increased political participation but also fostered a sense of civic responsibility among younger citizens.

 @8H78Q25Libertarian from Indiana answered…3yrs3Y

Eliminate the age requirement but have a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

 @nowutSocialist from Georgia disagreed…3yrs3Y

Yes Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

It's disconcerting to see both left and right leaning people actively asking for voter suppression "intelligence" tests similar to the Jim Crow era. I don't agree with a fair portion of the population but I want them to vote.

 @Svokxzfrom New Jersey commented…8mos8MO

I like the first part about eliminating the age requirement but the basic test is dumb. It's biased and history has shown us that it can be discriminatory towards certain groups because of these test's biases.

 @HumorousSmeltRepublican from Iowa disagreed…8mos8MO

If designed fairly and inclusively, such a test might serve to ensure that voters have a basic understanding of the political system. For example, Canada has certain knowledge requirements for citizenship. They provide study materials and ensure that the test is accessible and fair for everyone, regardless of their background. Could a similar approach work for a voting test, or do you see other potential pitfalls?

 @8HMDY9J from New York answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote, as long as they pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics

 @9HNVCYJ from Idaho answered…3mos3MO

No, it should be raised to the age at which the brain is done developing, and citizens need to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics

 @8RJVNTK from California answered…3yrs3Y

 @7PTCG38Democrat from Wisconsin answered…9mos9MO

No, it should be raised to age 21 to help ensure a more well-informed voter

 @8SQTY3H from Oklahoma answered…3yrs3Y

 @rshawfrom Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote and all voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

 @9J3YL38 from Pennsylvania answered…2mos2MO

No, the voting age should be raised back to 21 and voters should be required to pass a test demonstrating their knowledge of politics to vote.

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…2mos2MO

I’d recommend we better expand education on politics in general inside of schooling, especially on the presidential side, and let them make their own decisions at 18.

 @9CFJ5BV from Texas answered…10mos10MO

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote, due to the principle of "consent of the governed." But I think it would be ideal for only those governed to be able to vote in any given issue. For example, tax laws could only be voted on by those who are taxed.

 @8GW4VVJLibertarian from Tennessee answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, any citizen who has a job and, therefore, contributes to the economy should be allowed to vote, but there should also be a voluntary voting tax, because if a vote costs nothing then it's worth nothing.

 @99C7F65 from California answered…1yr1Y

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