Chapter 6

What does the Constitution say about the voting rights of Aliens?

The Constitution says that Aliens; or people from out of the country are not granted the right to vote.

Why should election officials regularly purge voter lists?

To keep up with voters who are eligible for voting.

Why were literacy requirements originally added to some states voting requirements?

To make sure that votes would vote responsibly on ballots.

How did the establishment of Grandfather Clauses call into question the motives of States which had literacy test requirements?

Because they only left white people vote.

How had gerrymandering been used to prevent the fulfillment of the 15th Amendment?

Gerrymandering has prevented fulfillment of the the 15th Amendment through private associations and exclusion of African Americans.

What is pre clearance? What is the process meant to prevent?

It is voter identification to make sure voters are valid, and in the country, and not fraud.

What is the purpose of law requiring voter registration? How do registration laws vary among the states?

Voter registration is required because it keeps from voting fraud. It varies widely because different states make different laws and some are still being challenged within the courts.