Disenfranchisement

In 2022, 4.6 million people were barred from voting due to felony convictions, a practice known as voter disenfranchisement. This issue affects various demographics, with a significant impact on Black individuals and women. While 48 states have restrictions, Maine and Vermont do not. Efforts to restore voting rights have been made, with some states expanding rights for non-incarcerated individuals. Historical trends show a decrease in disenfranchised voters, and advocacy continues to push for broader voting rights restoration.

What is voter disenfranchisement?

• The process of registering to vote

• The act of voting in an election

• The counting of votes in an election

• The removal of someone's right to vote

Which of the following is NOT a form of voter disenfranchisement?

• Being unable to pay court-ordered sanctions

• Being forced into a waiting period before voting rights are restored

• Being allowed to vote while on parole

• Having a felony conviction

How many states have no restrictions on voting for people with felony convictions?

• Ten

• Five

• Two

• Twenty

What percentage of the disenfranchised population in 2022 were Black?

• Less than 10%

• Roughly a third

• More than half

• About 75%

In what year was the number of disenfranchised voters approximately 6.1 million?

• 2020

• 2010

• 2022

• 2016

What trend has been observed in the number of disenfranchised voters over the last decade?

• No change

• A decline

• A slight increase

• A significant increase

Which state passed Amendment 4 to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions?

• New York

• Florida

• Texas

• California

Since 2020, how many states have expanded voting rights to some non-incarcerated people?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

What is a key factor in determining whether other states will restore voting rights?

• The strength of advocacy and political efforts

• The economic status of the state

• The number of incarcerated individuals

• The population size of the state

What role does the electorate play in the restoration of voting rights?

• They can call for change

• They can vote on individual cases

• They can directly pass laws

• They have no role