The constitutional right to vote refers to the fundamental right granted by the U.S. Constitution that allows eligible citizens to participate in elections and have a say in choosing their representatives.
Related terms
Suffrage: This term refers specifically to the right or privilege of voting.
Fifteenth Amendment: The fifteenth amendment is an amendment added to the U.S. Constitution which prohibits denying someone's right to vote based on race or color.
Nineteenth Amendment: The nineteenth amendment is an amendment added to the U.S. Constitution which grants women the right to vote.