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Voter Suppression Tactics

Voter suppression tactics refer to strategies and practices employed to discourage or prevent specific groups of people, particularly marginalized communities, from exercising their right to vote. These tactics can include restrictive voter ID laws, purging of voter rolls, limited access to polling places, and misinformation campaigns.

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Voter suppression tactics are strategies that aim to limit the ability of certain groups to participate in elections. These tactics can take many forms, including voter ID laws, poll taxes, and gerrymandering, all of which can disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Understanding these t...

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Key Terms

Voter ID Laws
Laws requiring voters to present specific identification to vote.

Example: Some states require a driver's license or state ID to cast a ballot.

Poll Tax
A fee required to vote, historically used to disenfranchise poor and minority voters.

Example: Poll taxes were abolished in the U.S. by the 24th Amendment.

Gerrymandering
The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one party over another.

Example: A party may draw districts to include more of its supporters.

Voter Roll Purges
The process of removing inactive voters from registration lists, which can lead to eligible voters being disenfranchised.

Example: States may purge voters who haven't voted in recent elections.

Civil Rights Movement
A social movement aimed at ending racial discrimination and securing voting rights for African Americans.

Example: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a significant achievement of this movement.

Disenfranchisement
The state of being deprived of the right to vote.

Example: Certain laws can lead to the disenfranchisement of felons.

Related Topics

Civil Rights Movement
A movement aimed at ending racial discrimination and securing equal rights for all citizens.
intermediate
Electoral Processes
The methods and systems used to conduct elections and ensure fair representation.
intermediate
Political Campaigns
The strategies and activities undertaken by candidates to win elections.
intermediate

Key Concepts

Voter ID lawsPoll taxesGerrymanderingVoter roll purges