Why was it decided to lower the voting age to 18 from 21?

Not enough people were showing up to vote in elections.

College students began to protest a lack of rights.

It was unusual that 18-year-olds could be drafted but could not vote.

Young people were the only group to not receive increased rights.

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15 January, 21:43

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Aimee Gray · Answer 1

It was unusual that 18-year-olds could be drafted but could not vote.

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The answer is it was unusual that 18 year olds can be drafted but could not vote

Why was it decided to lower the voting age to 18 from 21?Not enough people were showing up to vote in elections.College students began to protest a lack of rights.It was unusual that 18-year-olds could be drafted but could not vote.Young people were the only group to not receive increased rights.