Constitution Day, September 17, 2023
Celebrate Constitution Day 2023
The U.S. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the United States of America.
Find a copy of the U.S. Constitution HERE.
This Year's Focus is on Voting
15th Amendment—Right to Vote Not Denied by Race
https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendment/amendment-xv
19th Amendment—Women’s Right to Vote
https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendment/amendment-xix
There is an exhibit in Burton Library on the ECCC campus to learn more about the struggle and success of women gaining the right to vote. The exhibit will be on display from September 12-16.
26th Amendment—Right to Vote at Age 18
https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendment/amendment-xxvi
2024 is an election year so make sure you are registered to vote!
The following link will give information on how to register to vote, how to find your polling place, sample ballots, etc.
https://www.sos.ms.gov/index.php/elections-voting/voter-registration-information
Here is the link to register to vote:
https://www.ms.gov/sos/voter_registration/documents/voter_registration_application.pdf
Registering to vote is quick and easy. Everyone should be a registered voter because the vote equals power. The Constitution gives every person aged 18 and up the right to decide who represents them in the government. This right should not be ignored so REGISTER TO VOTE!