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What did the voting right act outlawed?

It outlawed discriminatory voting practices against African Americans. Some states had previously excluded legitimate black voters by means of a literacy test, etc. This became unlawful with the Voting Rights Act which forbade any and all discriminatory qualifications.


What does non-rescindable right of way access mean?

Non-rescindable means something is permanent, and cannot be taken away. Right of way access gives someone privileges to legally cross one's property. So non-rescindable right of way access gives people permanent privileges to cross someone else's property legally.


How are suffrage and franchise related?

"Suffrage" refers to the right to vote, while "franchise" can encompass broader rights and privileges beyond voting, such as the right to own property or run for office. In the context of voting rights, suffrage and franchise are often used interchangeably to refer to the right to participate in elections.


What a right?

Right's are special privileges the government gives you.


What is it called when your voting rights are taken away?

Taking away someone's right to vote is to disfranchisethem.


State statues that prevented women from voting were declared constitutional in which case?

The Minor vs Happerset ruling was based on an interpretation of the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Supreme Court readily accepted that Minor was a citizen of the United States, but it held that the constitutionally protected privileges of citizenship did not include the right to vote.


What did Susan B. Anthony say about the importance of voting"?

Susan B. Anthony believed that voting was crucial for women to have a voice in society and to bring about change. She famously said, "Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it."


How can the mass media hinder someone from voting?

The mass media could possibly hinder someone from voting by the amount of ads that are shown on television, or promotional things that they see online. Some people could get overwhelmed, and without knowing the right candidate, simply refuse to vote.


Should the US make voting and require all citizens to vote?

The constitution provides for voting all ready. It is a RIGHT and if someone doesn't use the right frankly they have no right to complain about the outcome of an election. They gave away their right pure and simple. In this last election 42% didn't vote so if they had wanted a different outcome they should have voted.


What would someome say to voting horses?

Hmm...how will they fit in the voting booth...can they read the questions...and how on Earth will they hold the pencil, pull the lever...will they say neigh to everything because they can't say yes?


How do you spell privileges?

That is the correct spelling of the word "privilege" (prerogative, honor).


Can you be the one to make the motion then abstain from voting on the motion?

Yes, it is possible for someone to make a motion during a meeting and then choose to abstain from voting on that same motion. This is a common practice in parliamentary procedure where individuals have the right to propose motions but may decide not to participate in the voting process for various reasons.