14th And 19th Amendments In The United States

The United States Constitution (ratified in 1788) is the second oldest national constitution still being used today. This document serves as the guidelines which highlight the freedoms given to its citizens. The US constitution aimed to provide much needed stability and support to our new nation and succeeded in doing so. As one of the oldest constitutions, it serves as an example for democracies like ours across the world. The constitution is a living document, meaning it is made to evolve with the ideologies of society and is perpetually changing to accustom to these modern ideologies. This has been showcased throughout American history. The Constitution has adapted to modern ideologies and needs by incorporating new laws, reinterpreting
With two of these being the 14th and 19th amendments. The 14th Amendment's first section is as follows. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside” (U.S. Congress, 1886). This is one of the most influential and important amendments in American history. This amendment ensures that every person born in the United States, regardless of race, is guaranteed naturalized citizenship. As a result of their newfound citizenship, Male African Americans gained the right to vote in elections. Another amendment that was added to the constitution was the 19th amendment. This amendment states “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex” (U.S. Congress 1920). Known as a result of the women's suffrage movement, this amendment allows women to vote in elections. These two amendments showcase the Constitution as a living document and its ability to adapt to the evolving ideas of American society. The second way the constitution has evolved is through the reinterpretation of prior