info@rockthevote.org
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Follow
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Follow
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
  • ABOUT US
  • REGISTER TO VOTE
Rock the Vote
  • HOW TO VOTE
    • Get Election Reminders
    • Contact Your Local Election Official
    • How to Vote in Your State
    • Register to Vote
    • Check Your Registration
    • Voting FAQs
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Support our 2024 Youth Vote Efforts
    • Democracy Explainers
    • Contact Your Elected Officials
    • Join Us on Social
  • PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
    • Athletes Rock the Vote
    • Brands for Democracy
    • Democracy Class
    • Tech for Civic Engagement
      • Online Voter Registration Platform
  • ACTION FUND
Select Page

Democracy Explainers

ConstitutionDemocracyElectionsVoting RightsLocal ElectionsState ElectionsGovernmentState GovernmentRacial JusticeSupreme CourtHistoryMovementsProtestCensusDistrictingLocal GovernmentStatehood

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

Agreement between states to ensure the winner of the national popular vote is elected President.

Voter Rolls and Voter Purging

The list of registered voters who can cast a ballot in an election. Several states have recently abused their power to purge millions of voters from the rolls.

The 19th Amendment

In 1920, the 19th Amendment extended voting rights to women as it prohibited the U.S. and states from denying the right to vote on the basis of sex.

The U.S. Supreme Court Nomination Process

How are Supreme Court Justices nominated and confirmed to office?

The 26th Amendment

In 1971, the 26th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age to 18.

The 14th Amendment and the Insurrection

In the aftermath of January 6th, it became clear that several members of Congress “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” as defined in the 14th Amendment.

The 25th Amendment

The 25th Amendment established the presidential line of succession and created a process for the President to be removed from office if they become unfit to serve.

How to Vote

  • Get Election Reminders
  • Contact Your Local Election Official
  • How to Vote in Your State
  • Register to Vote
  • Check Your Registration
  • Voting FAQs

Get Involved

  • Support our 2024 Youth Vote Efforts
  • Democracy Explainers
  • Contact Your Elected Officials
  • Join Us on Social

Programs & Resources

  • Athletes Rock the Vote
  • Brands for Democracy
  • Democracy Class
  • Tech for Civic Engagement

About Rock the Vote

  • Donate
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Donor Privacy
  • Press Releases
  • Manage Your Information
Rock the Vote
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Follow
© COPYRIGHT 2023 ROCK THE VOTE PRIVACY POLICY | FINANCIALS