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Who could vote originally?
1789: The Constitution grants the states the power to set voting requirements. Generally, states limited this right to property-owning or tax-paying white males (about 6\% of the population).
Who was allowed to vote when the US Constitution was written?
The original U.S. Constitution did not define voting rights for citizens, and until 1870, only white men were allowed to vote. Two constitutional amendments changed that. The Fifteenth Amendment (ratified in 1870) extended voting rights to men of all races.
What is the difference between ‘who’ and ‘whom’?
In general, use “who” when the word is the subject and “whom” when it is an object. As StoneyB notes, you should say “vote for” or “be voting for”, not just “voting for”. Not the answer you’re looking for?
Why do English speakers say who instead of who?
In practice, 99\% of English speakers say “who”, probably because the sentence is structured to put the preposition far from its object, and so it is not obvious what role each word is playing. In general, use “who” when the word is the subject and “whom” when it is an object.
How do many voters view an incumbent’s performance?
Many voters view an incumbent’s performance based on the state of the national economy. When the economy is doing well, an incumbent has a good chance at reelection. The incumbent typically enjoys support from those affiliated with his or her party and will also gain the support of many Independents.
How does a voter’s party influence their decision?
In 1960, John F. Kennedy was poised to become our nation’s first elected Catholic president. He won, with nearly 78\% of Catholic voters casting their votes for Kennedy. Now let’s take a look at the influence of a voter’s party. A voter’s party identification directly influences that voter’s decision.