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Constitution Project — The Constitution Project Constitution Project Logo Formation 1997 Headquarters Washington, D.C. We … Wikipedia
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Voting rights in the United States — The issue of voting rights in the United States has been contentious over the country s history. Eligibility to vote in the U.S. is determined by both Federal and state law. Currently, only citizens can vote in U.S. elections (although this has… … Wikipedia
