An amendment to the U.S. Constitution ratified in 1920 that prohibits the federal government and states from denying or abridging citizens' voting rights on the basis of sex. Its adoption dramatically expanded the electorate, increased women's influence on policy and interest-group activity, and reshaped party strategies and social reform movements in the twentieth century.
Topic 3.6: 3.6 Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety
Unit 3