Voting Rights Dbq

Following the American Civil War, the bloodiest armed conflict on US soil, slavery had been outlawed from the US. It had taken the US until January 31, 1865, less than two-hundred years ago, for slavery to be abolished. Yet, it was still abolished, albeit, later than many other nations throughout the world. It had taken yet over another year for the fourteenth amendment to be passed in June 13, 1866, making all former slaves into citizens. But, perhaps the greatest and most important right of all, the right essential to any democracy or republic, the right to vote, was given to former slaves through the fifteenth amendment.

Trump has often claimed that only a "rigged system" could deny him victory.” The black voting rights act had a long time coming many people worked hard to make this happen many didn't and still don't understand how hard it took to get this passed. In 1965 Lyndon B. Johnson passed the voting act on the 6th of August and it aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote under the 15th Amendment, The right to vote is very precious. This kind of comment should concern people. Why fear the votes of African Americans or anybody people vote based off of who fits best for their lifestyle or who makes the best changes for our country. Martin Luther King Jr. said it

The passage of the 1964 civil rights Act and the right to vote Act of 1965 have an enormous significance to the American society. For instance, the 1964 civil rights Act passage did lead to the realization of the Federal government power to the struggle that leads to the ultimate fulfillment of a much more just and inclusive society in America (Ogbar, J. O. 2005), giving strength to a century old reconstruction effort. Also, its passage intensified the mobilization at the grassroots level as it had only fulfilled some part of the objectives of the civil rights activist and by its adoption, it increased the resolve to demand more so as to guarantee the civil rights of the African Americans. It is also important to state that the 1964 Civil Rights Act was very significant in instigating the precedence that manifested itself in the subsequent waves of protest that followed before the realization of the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Which was also a paramount passage that leads to the redress of the past legacy that discriminated the access to the ballot by African Americans (Mayer, Robert 2004)? As a result of the passage of this two acts the marginalized groups in the society became aware of their rights and resolved to assert their rights, in essence. Since the enactment of this Acts many more Americans previously disenfranchised have utilized this Acts to challenge many forms of discrimination and harassments that are related to race, gender, religion and much more. In essence, it is important to highlight the fact that with the

The Voting Rights Act 42 U.S.C. §§ 1973 et seq., decision is important regarding the laws governing voting rights and their relationship to minority voters. Its implication and effects however does not end within the legal realms and dimensions but continues through to society, culture, and human rights. The Voting Rights Act initially established in 1965 under Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration protected “racial minorities” from biased voting practices. It was a huge stride in the civil rights movement and a victory over harmful, archaic, and biased voting practices and traditions.

The right to vote in the United States of America has been an utmost blessing paved through by preceding generations. The ability to vote has provided many Americans the opportunity to channel their political views and elect a representative to best govern a state and/or the country. The Electoral College is a standard used to establish the President and the vice-president elect. Indirect elections are held in each state to obtain a fair representation of the people’s vote. However, for some time in history, individuals of specific races and/or gender did not possess the same privilege to vote. Furthermore, this paper will highlight the history of voting in the United Sates and the specific groups discriminated against.

The issue of restrictions on voter rights, via registration restrains, or restrains is not a new issue when looking back at the history of the United States of America. There have been a number of Supreme Court cases that have dealt with laws that have attempted to hamper the ability of minority groups to have their voices be heard at an equal volume. One example is the case, Baker V. Carr (1962). This was about how the county lines, and therefor Congressional representation, was greatly skewed and had not been update for many years, giving the rural voter greater representation over that of the urban voter, who could be shown more likely to be a minority. While there is very little new about the issue itself, there seems to have been what appears to progress, but the case could be made that the issue is still very much alive and well, just masquerading around the ball in a different mask. What originally brought my gaze to this topic, was actually a segment on the topic during an episode of “Last Week Tonight, With John Oliver.” The thing that stuck out the most to during this particular segment was the legislation that Oliver brought up, and a quote that went along with it, calling the North Carolina laws being struck down “the most restrictive voting law North Carolina has seen since the era of Jim Crowe,” and that the laws provisions, “target African Americans with almost surgical precision.” While this example specifically speaks towards regulations that are aimed

federal government the power of the state and local governments not to interrupt elections this protected African American people by enforce the right to vote. The significances to this is African American citizens are still struggling with their voting rights and how to keep their right as citizen alive.

In my opinion, each citizen has a civic and moral duty to vote. It is also a requirement, a responsibility, an obligation. It’s part of a bigger picture. I may speak passionately about voting rights, that’s only because as a naturalized citizen, I believe that I have been given this privilege. For me, it is certainly an honor to be able to exercise my free will to vote in this country. Conversely, being able to vote reminds me of how privileged I am in comparison to other countries, whose citizens have no freedom and/or a choice. This country certainly has come a long way, paving the way for all its citizens to be able to vote, when not so long ago, that few of America’s inhabitants could not participate in elections: among the excluded were

We have laws for a reason, and when laws are broken there are consequences. One of those consequences is losing the right to vote. In most states, convicted felons will lose the right to vote for a certain period of time, but in others the right to vote is lost permanently. When people break the law, most of them do not realize how significant and harsh the consequences can be. Since we live in the United States of America, it’s law that once a person turns eighteen they are allowed to vote. People tend to take that right for granted, because they don’t understand or they simply just don’t know that once convicted of a felon, voting rights are gone. To some it may not seem like a harsh punishment because they probably didn’t care enough to vote anyway, but to others it’s horrible and unfair to have their voice in our government taken away. Taking away voting rights can be a lifelong punishment and sends the message to potential lawbreakers that freedom isn’t the only thing lost when a crime has been committed. Convicted felons that have committed a heinous crime should not be allowed to regain the right to vote.

2016, is a significant year for the country. Finding Dory came out, One Direction broke up, and there is a major presidential election. The election this year is important as both candidates are fighting for and desperately in need of the African-American vote to win. The irony in this election is that not that long ago African-Americans were not even allowed to vote. This paper sets out the historical struggles the African-American people faced in obtaining suffrage.

The Supreme Court decided many cases involving discrimination in access to voting, especially after the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The law and the Court’s interpretive decisions ended racially discriminatory voting restrictions in the United States.

With the new law set in place, both North Carolina and Alabama eliminated same day registration, cut down on the number of polling places across the states and a number of places where one can get valid photo identification.

Young adults in current times have grown up with many rights that have not always been considered a right but instead a privilege. Voting is one of these rights that was once only considered a privilege, eligible for a particular gender and ethnicity. For many years this meant that the only group of people allowed to vote were white males. Today, things are different and everyone has the choice to vote after they reach the age of eighteen. The right to vote is a powerful right that we must take advantage of because not every country is lucky enough to have a say in their government. Today, in America we have the opportunity to decide if we would like to vote or not. Many Americans take pride in this right as it is considered a civic duty that has not always been eligible to everyone.

The key arguments for returning voting rights to felons and passing the Democracy Restoration Act (DRA) include advancing democracy, protecting public safety, and eliminating the remnants of Jim Crow. The DRA would return the right to vote to felons, who are out of jail and living in communities throughout the United States. This would give 4.3 million more Americans the right to vote. Supporters of the DRA argue that it advances democracy adding additional voters and maintains the American principle of inclusion. They also argue that most European countries either allow voting rights to prisoners or restore them once the prisoners are reincorporated into society. Proponents of the DRA also contend that it further protects public safety by giving felons an incentive to avoid committing future crimes. Bringing felons into the political fold rather than excluding them as political outsiders helps to deter them from committing crimes. They also argue that the DRA is a key part of the re-incorporation process into society for felons and allows for some hope that continuing to live a crime free life will be rewarded. The DRA also helps to eliminate some disenfranchisement suffered by the African American community since the days of slavery and Jim Crow. The fact that African Americans are seven times more likely to be in prison than Whites and in three states (FL, KY, and VA) 20% of the African Americans have become disenfranchised is a major problem.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was most prominent legislation to be passed in American history as equality was not achieved with desegregation, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the actions of Martin Luther King and many others. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was achieved by convincing the actions of everyone, who didn't do anything to help their clause for equality. Martin Luther King would address a church congregation after the murder of Jimmy Lee Jackson. King would place blame on every white politician, white priest, and African American, who stands by and doesn't do anything. Martin Luther King will face the dangers of life and death caused by those who want to oppress him as he urges to win the support of those people who stand by and do nothing to achieve the goal of equality for African Americans.