why 18 and up are only allowed to vote for the elections of united states???

Answer 1

Because that is the age when citizens of the U.S.A. are deemed adults. Children are not given the right to vote, because they are still learning and growing and the government doesn't believe they can handle the responsibility of voting.

Answer 2

Well, my friend, that is because many youngsters don't know how to phrase a question correctly.

If you aren't disciplined enough to use correct grammar, then who's to say that you are disciplined enough to research candidates and decide the fate of a nation?

Besides, if teens aged 15-18 were able to vote, then people like 50 cent or Kobe Bryant could easily be elected into office. Who wins High School Student Body elections? It's just a popularity contest.

I sometimes wonder if it wouldn't be best to move the voting age back up to 21... Statistics show that the vast majority of 18-21 year olds aren't even registered to vote!

Before worrying about voting, concentrate on educating yourself (you could start by rereading your question and putting the words in the right order) and becoming aware of the environment around you. When I turned 18 I was nowhere near qualified to vote, as most teenagers probably aren't, but there are resources available to help you learn what you can about this country and its electoral system. You'll vote soon enough, and if you're like most 18-21 year olds, voting will lose its novelty soon after your 18th birthday.

Answer 3

18 is the age our government decided that we become adults. They also hope that we are educated enough on the government and the candidates that we can make a choice that will benefit our country. I believe they also think below 18 people aren't mature or ready for that task. Although alot of people want the voting age to be raised because at 18 people usually are not responsible enough to make a vote that is well informed.

Answer 4

Historically, 21 was commonly regarded as the age of majority in most countries and included the acquisition of voting rights.

Many countries reduced the voting age to 18 in the 1970's and you will find that most states "age of majority" is 18.

Because many laws distinguish that age of which one is mature enough to make adult decisions, it is also the age determined for that of voting!

Best wishes!

Answer 5

You have to draw the line somewhere... I don't think many 3 year olds are capable of voting in any meaningful way. Before 18 you are not held legally accountable for your actions as an adult, so its as good an age as any to use for voting. Not too long ago it was 21.

Answer 6

The right to vote is an incredibly serious one...and needs to be in the hands of those that are 'responsible'. There are very few adults who understand the issues appropriately to cast a vote, so it would be irresponsible to put that into the hands of children.

Answer 7

Because our government assumes that if you are 18, you are mature enough to make an informed decision.

I wonder how old the "state laws" guy is? It's a federal law genius. Read a Constitution.

Answer 8

Because it was decided that what we need at the polling booth is the ability to think for oneself. Under 18, people are too likely to still be heavily influenced by their parents.

Answer 9

Because it's believed that those younger than that age, including me, wouldn't understand issues and/or candidates on the ballot. But several of the people I know are plenty intelligent and knowledgeable on the issues.

Answer 10

because under 18 are not allowed to make their own decisions my themselves, let along for the whole country.