Constitution Day, September 17, 2024
Celebrate Constitution Day 2024
The U.S. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the United States of America.
Find a copy of the U.S. Constitution HERE.
For Constitution Day 2024, ECCC is focusing on Voting Rights.
Three of the most important amendments dealing with more access to voting can be found at the following links:
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
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 deadline to register to vote in Mississippi is October 7, 2024.
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/yall-vote
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!
*** The History Department will be in Burton Library at ECCC on September 17th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help students and members of the community register to vote. ***
Voter Registration Forms will also be available in Burton Library throughout the month of September.
