Voting Rights Timeline

In 1789, the only people who could vote in the original Constitution were who?

• white men who owned property.

• Native Americans

• British Citizens

Answer explanation

In 1789, the original Constitution allowed only white men who owned property to vote. This limited suffrage excluded women, enslaved individuals, and non-property owners, reflecting the social and economic hierarchies of the time.

Reorder the following laws passed in order from earliest to latest (use the years to help you)

• 13th Amendment ratified (1865)

• Voting Rights Act of 1965 (1965)

• Naturalization Act of 1790

• 19th Amendment (1920)

The Naturalization Act of 1790 stated that only “free White persons…of good character” could become citizens. Who did it deny voting rights to?

• people of color

• students of Enloe

• Founding Fathers

• women specifically

Answer explanation

The Naturalization Act of 1790 explicitly limited citizenship to "free White persons," thereby denying voting rights to people of color, as they were not considered eligible for citizenship under this law.

Since 2012, how many of Georgia's polling locations have been closed?

• 135

• 213

• 214

• 400

Answer explanation

Since 2012, Georgia has closed 214 polling locations, which is the correct answer among the options provided. This reflects changes in voting accessibility and administrative decisions.

In 2012, Georgia "purged" or removed voters from their list of eligible voters. Which demographic did this hurt the most?

• Black Americans

• Asian Americans

• White Americans

Answer explanation

The 2012 voter purge in Georgia disproportionately affected Black Americans, as systemic issues and discriminatory practices often lead to higher rates of disenfranchisement in this demographic compared to others.

In 2018 North Carolina passed a Voter ID Law. Supporters of this law think... (Choose all that apply)

• these laws cut down on election fraud

•  purposely exclude people who may lack the time and money to get a photo ID

Answer explanation

Supporters of the Voter ID Law believe that these laws cut down on election fraud, as they argue that requiring identification helps ensure the integrity of the voting process.

In 2018 North Carolina passed a Voter ID Law. Opponents of this law would believe....

• these laws cut down on election fraud, so people cannot vote illegally

• these laws purposely exclude people who may lack the time and money to get a photo ID.

Answer explanation

Opponents of the Voter ID Law argue that it disproportionately affects those who may not have the resources to obtain a photo ID, thus limiting their ability to vote. This highlights concerns about accessibility and fairness in the electoral process.

The National Voter Registration Act 1993, also known as The Motor Voter act, made it easier for people to register to vote

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993, known as the Motor Voter Act, was designed to simplify the voter registration process, making it easier for individuals to register to vote. Therefore, the statement is True.

•  The “Motor Voter Act” allowed people to register to vote at the...

• Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

• School

• At home

Answer explanation

The "Motor Voter Act" allows individuals to register to vote at the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), making it more accessible. This option simplifies the registration process compared to registering at school or at home.

In 1975 the Voting Rights act was changed. It stated, "that voting materials must be provided in languages other than "______?"

Answer explanation

The Voting Rights Act requires that voting materials be provided in languages other than English. The correct choice is 'English' as it is the only option that fits the context of the statement.