Race - Voting Rights

Question 1

When was the Voting Rights Act passed

Answer 1

1965

Question 2

Shelby County v Holder (2013)

Answer 2

Ruled against minorities
Sc struck down the preclearance formula as unconstitutional.
Immediately after the decision, Texas announced that a voter identification law that had been blocked would go into immediate effect

Question 3

1980:
Black turnout -
White turnout -

Answer 3

Black turnout 50%

White turnout 61%

Question 4

2012:
Black turnout -
White turnout -

Answer 4

Black turnout 62% (+12)

White turnout 58% (-3)

Question 5

Developments that disproportionately affect black voters

Answer 5

• Introduction of photo ID requirement
• Loss of right to vote due to past conviction
• Rise in felony disenfranchisement

Question 6

Example of loss of right to vote due to past conviction

Answer 6

2016, estimated that 1 in every 13 voting-age African-Americans had lost right to vote due to a past conviction

Question 7

Example of rise in felony disenfranchisement

Answer 7

In 1980, just 2 states had disenfranchised more than 10% of black voters due to past convictions
In 2016, 8 states had
And 4 had over 20%

Question 8

Example of introduction of photo ID requirement

Answer 8

In run-up to 2016 election, 9 states introduced photo ID