Why Do We Have Voting Age Limits?

Voting age limits decide who can vote in elections. Some places say you have to be 18 years old, and others say 21 or even 25. People think it’s because younger people might not know enough about politics, but maybe they just need more time to grow up.

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A teenager in high school can’t vote even if they’re a full-time student.
A person who just turned 18 on Election Day can cast their first ballot.
A child working full time at 16 may still not be allowed to vote.

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