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Module 3 Civic Participation provides a comprehensive guide on citizenship, civic duties, and civil rights, including definitions of key terms and concepts. It outlines the differences between civic duties and responsibilities, the steps to naturalization, and the importance of civic engagement in society. The module also discusses public policy, voting systems, and historical movements that shaped civil rights and liberties.

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FLVS US GOV Module 3 Note Guide

Module 3 Civic Participation provides a comprehensive guide on citizenship, civic duties, and civil rights, including definitions of key terms and concepts. It outlines the differences between civic duties and responsibilities, the steps to naturalization, and the importance of civic engagement in society. The module also discusses public policy, voting systems, and historical movements that shaped civil rights and liberties.

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Module 3 Civic Participation

This notetaking guide will help you prepare for assessments, quizzes, exams, and Discussion-Based
Assessments. You do not have to submit it for a grade, but you can submit it for Enrichment Credit if you
complete the entire Guide. Vocabulary and reflection questions are organized by lesson. Define each
vocabulary term in your own words. Answer each reflection question with details from the lesson.

3.01 Citizenship

Term/Concept Define it.. How would you explain it to a 3rd grader?

An official member of a state or country recognized in law


Citizen

A latin term that means ‘law of the soil”. It refers to people born in
Jus soli U.S. states or territories being U.S. citizens. An exception to this rule
would be the child of a foreign diplomat, as they are not considered
subject to U.S., a requirement of jus soli.

A Latin term that means “law of the blood”


Jus sanguinis A rule that covers children born to the U.S. citizens living abroad,
such as military families.

To force a foreign national to leave a country


Deportation

Lacking interest in something, such as when a citizen lacks interest in


Apathetic participating in political activities

Special permission granted within a passport which permits entry into


Visa and travel within a particular country for a specified period of time

A person living in a country where he r she is not a citizen


Resident aliens

Something required before something else can happen


Prerequisite

The legal process for nonnative residents to become U.S. citizens


Naturalization
Permission that was previously granted but has since expired for a
Prior authorization noncitizen to lawfully reside in the United States

provoking strong disagreement, debate, or disapproval


Controversial

What are the benefits of being a citizen? (1)

They’re covered by rights and privileges reserved for legal citizens such as due process and equal protection.

14th amendment defines citizenship

13th abolished slavery

15th granted african americans the right to vote

19th le women vote

What is the difference between an immigrant who has a visa and a permanent resident? (2)

Visa permits a person to travel to a country to visit, go to school, or work temporarily. Nonimmigrant visas have
a time limit. Immigrant visas, for those who wish to live permanently in the United States, have no time limit.
Permanent resident status permits the holder to live and work in the United States. People often call it a
“green card.” A person can apply for naturalization after being a permanent resident for a certain length of time.

What is a US National? (2)

A person who owes permanent allegiance to the United States. They’re under the protection of the United
States but without citizenship. This applies to those born in certain U.S. territories like American Samoa and
Swains Island.

Why do immigrants come to the United States? (2)

Better work opportunities, better living conditions, better education, safety from persecution and violence,
reunification with family.

What are the steps to naturalization? (3)

1.​ Application​
Must be at least 18 years old, have been a legal, permanent resident for a minimum period( 3 years if
married to a U.S. citizen; five years if not married), and pay a fee
2.​ Fingerprints​
Must provide fingerprints for a background check and pay for the service; this is to help ensure the
person has good moral character and no criminal background
3.​ Interview / Exam​
Must answer questions about personal background and application, as well as questions on U.S.
history and government in English
4.​ Oath of Loyalty​
Must swear an oath to give up loyalty to other nations and governments and to support and defend the
U.S. Constitution and laws, including military service if required by law
What are rights of citizens vs. undocumented immigrants? (3)

Fill in the chart using infor from page 4. Add rows if needed.

Rights of Citizens Rights of Undocumented Immigrants

Servi

What some myths and facts about undocumented immigrants? (5)

Myth Fact

Undocumented immigrants are overrunning the borders Most immigrants who cross the border to the United
of the United States. States are entering the country legally. The
percentages of undocumented immigrants in the United
States illegally make up just over 3% of the United
State's total population. This number has remained
steady since the early 2000s. That's not to say there
are not illegal entrants; there are, and it is an important
public policy issue. However, it's important to also
consider the issue on a broader scale. The total
unauthorized population includes immigrants who have
previously entered the United States legally but have
overstayed or their documents have expired.

Undocumented immigrants take job opportunities away Undocumented immigrants pay around $11.74 billion in
from people born in the United States without paying yearly taxes through state and local taxes, income
taxes. taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes, to name a few.
In reality, more jobs are created due to businesses
being created by immigrants.

Undocumented immigrants drain the United States' Undocumented immigrants are generally excluded from
social services. federal benefits, such as student financial aid and most
food and housing assistance programs. Taxes such as
those for Social Security, which they would not benefit
from, are withheld from their paychecks. There are a
few specific exceptions that address humanitarian or
common good concerns, such as emergency medical
treatment, immunizations against communicable
diseases, and short-term emergency disaster relief.

What are the three major government programs that directly interact with immigrants? Explain each. (6)

1.​ United States Citizenship and Immigration Services​


Verifies the legitimacy of a marriage with an immigrant and U.S. citizen, part of the process for adopting
a foreign child. Responsible for naturalization, visas, etc.
2.​ Immigration and Customs Enforcement​
Enforces federal laws regarding immigration, customs, trade, and border control. Protects the
legitimacy of the immigration system and safeguards the US from illegal actions. They detain or arrest
people who are in violation of the immigration laws in the US.
3.​ Customs and Border Control​
Agency within the Department of Homeland Security that protects the US ports of entry (air, land, and
maritime), terrorism, illegal activity, and human trafficking. Thye check your passport and inspect bags if
necessary..

What is one reason for the high percentage of undocumented immigrants? (6)

Two major factors contributing to the recent increase in pending cases are government and court shutdowns from
the Covid-19 pandemic and an increase in new deportation cases filed by the Department of Homeland Security.

Time to take a quiz!!! Go to the Assessments tab at the top of your course and take the 3.01 quiz. Use your
Note Taking Guide to help you.

3.02 Your Civic Duty

Term/Concept Define it.. How would you explain it to a 3rd grader?

Participation in and contribution to society by helping in one’s local


Civic mindedness area

Citizen groups who share common interests in order to advance


Civil society ideas such as research institutions, advocacy groups, and
professional organizations
Helping others and being active in your community.
Service

Required by law
Civic duty

Voluntary
Civic responsibility

The act of applying or upholding the law in a fair or reasonable


Justice manner

An absence or lack of any formal system of government or control


Anarchy

Satisfied and unaware of potential dangers


Complacent

Responsible to somebody or for something


Accountable

A course of action accepted or used by a government to respond to a


Public policy problem

People who share beliefs about government and support their


Political parties members in election to increase the group’s power

A group of people with shared goals who work together to influence


Interest groups public policy

A system used to cast and count votes made by eligible citizens


Voting systems

What is the difference between civic duty and civic responsibility? (1)

Civic duties are required by law; responsibilities are voluntary.

Give examples: (1)

Civic Duty Civic Responsibility

Obey Laws Vote

Pay Taxes Influence the government


Serve on juries Show support for troops

Attend School Help other people

Defend the nation

Why is civic and political participation in society important? (2)

What are some examples of effective participation? (3)

1.​ Lobby or advocate for policy change


2.​ Attend local meetings
3.​ Volunteer for a campaign
4.​ Join or form an interest group in your community or school
5.​ Donate
6.​ Follow up and monitor officials actions
7.​ Research topics discussed by the government

What are some historical examples of effective participation? (3)

1.​ George Washington was a soldier and the president who viewed himself as a public servant.
2.​ Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott took great personal risk to warn colonial militia of
the British marching to them during the night.
3.​ Martin Luther King Jr. brough leaders of African American churches together to protest against racial
inequality.

What are the key factors in writing an effective email to your local representative? (4)

1.​ Writing to a legislator who directly represents you


2.​ Address only one topic/issue
3.​ Appropriately address your legislator
4.​ Introduce yourself
5.​ State your concern
6.​ Personal story
7.​ Call to action
8.​ Cordial closing
9.​ Return address

What are some requirements to be eligible to register to vote? (5)

●​ Be a citizen of the United States of America


●​ Be a legal resident of Florida
●​ Be a legal resident of the county in which you seek to be registered
●​ Be at least 16 years old to preregister or at least 18 years old to register and vote
●​ Not be a person who has been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any
other state without having the right to vote restored
●​ Not be a person convicted of a felony without having your right to vote restored
How do you register to vote? (5)

1.​ Register online


2.​ Print and fill out the National Voter Registration Form and mail it to your local election office
3.​ Register in person at your local election office

Note: There are deadlines to register to vote. Depending on the state, it could be as early as a month before
Election Day or it could be on Election Day. Florida requires its citizens to register 29 days before Election Day.

What do you need when you go to vote in person? (5)

●​ Your Florida driver's license or Florida identification card issued by the Florida Department of Highway
Safety & Motor Vehicles
●​ The issued date of your Florida DL or Florida ID card
●​ The last four digits of your Social Security number

What are the three voting systems, and how does each of them work? (5)

1.​ Optical Scan Paper Ballot Systems: Machines scan the ballots at the voting location.
2.​ Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Systems: Voters use an electronic device that records their votes
sing a touchscreen computer, mechanical button, or dials
3.​ Ballot-Marking Device (BMD) Systems: Machine records votes of physical paper ballot. These are used
to meet accessibility needs.

What are things you can do to be a responsible citizen? (6)

Time to take a quiz!!! Go to the Assessments tab at the top of your course and take the 3.02 quiz. Use your
Note Taking Guide to help you.

3.03 The Common Good

Term/Concept Define it.. How would you explain it to a 3rd grader?

Collective action

Why are individual rights not absolute? (1)


How do interest groups influence our thinking? (1)

What founding principles justify why individual rights are limited? (2)

What are some example rationales from the government on why it limits rights? (3)

Explain why rights may be limited during an emergency situation, such as Hurricane Katrina. (4)

How can you find a balance? (5)

Time to complete a written assignment. Use the TEMPLATE from page 6 of the lesson to complete the
assignment! You can also choose to attend a live lesson. Check the calendar on the homepage to see if
there is one coming up in the next few days. Click here for help.

3.04 Civil Rights and Liberties

Term/Concept Define it.. How would you explain it to a 3rd grader?

Legally protected freedoms meant to ensure equality under the law, such as
Civil rights the right to vote

Personal freedoms that are protected from government restriction, such as the
Civil liberties freedoms listed in the Bill of Rights

When a person uses as little effort as possible while still identifying as


Slacktivism politically active.

What is the difference between civil rights and civil liberties? (1)

Civil rights refer to laws aimed at preventing discrimination and upholding equality under laws. Civil liberties are
basic freedoms guaranteed through the Bill of Rights.
What is the most effective way to expand protections for civil rights? (1)

Government action/ Legislative action.

What are some historical examples of achievement through civic engagement? (2)

1.​ Abolitionist Movement (1830 - 1870)​


The goal was to end the practice of slavery in the US. Key figures like Fredrick Douglass, William Lloyd
Garrison, and Susan B. ANthony, fought to end slavery and promote equal rights for Black Americans.
2.​ Women’s Suffrage Movement (1848 - 1917)​
Women from all over the country would give lectures, write novels and newspaper articles, circulate
petitions, organize marches, lobby, and practice civil disobedience to achieve the right to vote.
3.​ The Progressive Era (1900 - 1920)​
Corruption was widespread due to the lack of government involvement. Workers went on strike to
combat harsh conditions and they’d protest in the streets to fight against child labor.
4.​ Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968)​
Men and women from all backgrounds joined together to protest racial injustice in the United States.
5.​ The Chicano Movement (1965-1975)​
Promoted civil rights and the empowerment of people of Mexican descent in the United States.
6.​ The American Indian Movement (1968-1978)​
Improved conditions for native americans which included restoring land power to tribes and restoring
treaties that were broken.

Identify at least two examples of how protections for civil rights and liberties have expanded over time, through
each of the following actions: (3)

Executive Legislative Judicial

Emancipation Proclamation 14th Amendment Brown v. Board of Education


Freed slaves. It didn’t ban it, grant Expanded citizenship and the Ruled that “separate but equal”
compensation to slave owners, guarantee of ëqual protection” and was not acceptable in public
nor give citizenship to freed “due process” for all citizens schools.
slaves, but it allowed more people
to join the Union armies to escape
enslavement.

Deferred Action for Childhood 15th Amendment In re Gault


Arrivals (DACA) Protected the civil right of Black Juveniles, or people under the age
Grants 2-year deferment from American men to vote 18, have the same due process
deportation and a work permit for protections as adults under the
children at a certain age. 14th amendment.

What are some ways to achieve change? (4)

Time to take a quiz!!! Go to the Assessments tab at the top of your course and take the 3.04 quiz. Use your
Note Taking Guide to help you.
3.05 Public Policy

Term/Concept Define it.. How would you explain it to a 3rd grader?

A law or rule made by an authority such as a city government


Ordinance

A summary record or set of notes of what occurs at a meeting


Minutes

Unintended costs or benefits to third parties


Externalities

All the ways government responds to a public issue


Public Policy

Initiative: a process in many U.S. states that allows citizens to introduce ideas
Powers of Initiative, for new laws to the state legislature
Referendum, and Referendum: a public vote on a political question, such as changing or
Recall overturning an existing policy
Recall: In some states, a process allowing voters to remove an elected official
from office

Law vs. Policy

Definition A binding or enforceable rule, or set of A course of action accepted or


rules made by a government authority used by a government to respond
to a problem

How can it be created? Enacted by governing bodies with legal Developed and implemented by
authority, such as Congress or local persons involved in organizations,
councils institutions, or government
agencies (could be a set of
regulations, for example)

Powers Legally enforceable Might not be legally enforceable

Scope Usually domestic and has varying Very broad, policies can be
jurisdiction depending on the region and enacted in areas like healthcare,
the type of legal system educations, and foreign affairs

Flexibility More rigid and require more formal Adaptable and often can be more
processes to change easily changed, such as in the
case of regulations
What are the steps in analyzing public policy?(1) Watch the video!

1.​ Find out as much information as you can about the policy
2.​ Monitor how the community feels about it, Examine media coverage
3.​ Analyze the policy’s direct and indirect costs and benefits
4.​ Choose whether you support to policy or not
5.​ Write to representatives and recommend action.

What are some areas of public policy? Give examples.(2)

1.​ Social Welfare Policy​


Address the well-being of citizens and include programs like education and health insurance. The goal
of these policies is to “promote the general welfare.”​
E.g. Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, School Lunch Program
2.​ Economic Policy​
Includes the government’s budget and establishes rules for businesses. It aims to grow the economy’s
productive capacity while keeping unemployment and inflation low.​
E.g. minimum interest rate to change banks for borrowing money and changing how income taxes are
calculated.
3.​ Environmental Policy​
Address concerns related to the impact of human activity on Earth. The goal is to minimize the negative
effects on air, water, wildlife, and land. They’re often controversial because they can be very expensive
for American businesses.​
E.g. Clean Air Act that sets rules and limits related to the emission of chemicals into the air, creating
and maintaining public parks, and making efforts to rescue and rehabilitate endangered species.
4.​ Defense Policy​
Laws and programs related to maintaining the armed forces. The goal is to protect the country’s and its
citizens’ safety and security.​
E.g. Members of the national guard may be called to serve overseas to meet the need for additional
soldiers.

What are some ways to monitor public policy? (3)

1.​ Phone: Talk to people to learn more about local and state agencies. You can search online or in your
local phone book to find numbers for lawmakers and government agencies dealing with certain issues
to learn more about them.
2.​ Internet: Most state and federal legislators have websites where you can learn about their positions on
different issues and what committees serve. You can learn about issues and the work of people trying
to address them through different organizations.
3.​ News Media: On television or through streaming, you can watch events that happen ont he main floor
of Congress or state legislatures.You can learn about different perspectives on issues through editorials
and television or radio political commentators.
Why is it important to monitor public policy? (3)

Legislators need input from citizens to ensure that they are representing the will of the people.

What are direct costs? (4)

Costs that result directly from a policy.

What are direct benefits? (4)

Benefits that result directly from a policy.

What is an example of an external cost? (4)

Unintended, indirect costs of a policy

What is an example of an external benefit? (4)

Unintended, indirect benefits of a policy

What can the Supreme Court do? (5)

The Supreme Court can change policies all over the country. For example, the landmark case Hernandez v.
Texas (1954) extended constitutional protection to Mexican Americans.

Time to complete a written assignment. Use the TEMPLATE from page 7 of the lesson to complete the
assignment! You can also choose to attend a live lesson. Check the calendar on the homepage to see if
there is one coming up in the next few days. Click here for help.

3.06 Policy Influencers

Term/Concept Define it.. How would you explain it to a 3rd grader?

A set of beliefs, values, and ideas that form the basis for an organization or
Political ideology program

People who share beliefs about the government and support their members in
Political Party elections to increase the group’s power

A set of policies and promises f a political party or political candidate


Platform

Period during the late 1700s, when the Founding Fathers developed the
Founding Era foundational documents and principles for the United States government.
A radical action or point of view
Extremism

An organized series of events intended to achieve a specific goal, such as


Campaigns selection of a particular candidate for office

A group of people with shared goals who work together to influence public
Special Interest policy
Groups E.G. Labor Unions, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC),
NAtional Association for the Advancement of Colored People(NAACP)

An organization of wage earners set up to promote its members’ concerns,


Labor Union generally in the areas of pay, benefits, hours, and conditions

A person who represents a special interest group to influence lawmakers on


Lobbyist policy

To examine something very closely


Scrutinize

What groups strongly influence the government? (1)

Political parties, interest groups, and the media.

Describe each area on the political ideology spectrum: (1)

Liberal: To the Left​


Generally believe it is the government’s responsibility to ensure the people’s well-being. THey tend to increase
and expand government programs and taxes to pay for them. In the U.S., voters who would describe
themselves as liberal tend to vote for candidates that are members of the Democratic Party.

Moderate: Center​
Moderates can be liberal on some issues and conservative on otherers. Most U.S. voters are moderate but
might lean to one side more often. Candidates for political office compete hardest for moderat votes.​

Conservative: To the Right​


Conservatives believe people are responsible for their own well-being. They tend to limit spending on
programs and raising taxes to limit the government’s role in people’s lives as much as possible. In the U.S.,
voters who would describe themselves as conservatives tend to vote for candidates that are members of the
Republican Party.

Describe each historical political party system: (3)

•​ First: 1796 election with Jefferson supporters, many of who had been Anti-Federalists, now called
themselves Democratic-Republicans. Federalists supported John Adams.
•​ Second: Democratic-Republicans dominated the presidency until 1824, when they split into two
separate parties: Jacksonian-Democrats, later simply Democrats, and the Whig Party.

•​ Third: A third party emerged that was against slavery, called the Republican Party. The Republican
Party of Lincoln is the root of the modern Republican Party.

•​ Fourth: In 1896, The issue dividing major parties shifted from slavery to economic policies like currency
and tariffs. Many Northern Democrats shifted their votes to Republican candidate WIlliam McKinley, who
pushed for policies that benefited cities and industry.

•​ Fifth: During the Great Depression, Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt promised a “New Deal”
to bring relief to struggling Americans from all backgrounds. The costs were high, however, and those who
thought New Deal policies gave the federal government too much power rallied behind the Republican Party,
adopting more conservative views.

•​ Sixth: Socioeconomics, race, and the role that government should have created a strong division
between the Democratic and Republican parties. Third parties had a notable impact on several state and
federal elections and the Republican party as a whole experienced decay. In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama
won the presidency, carrying many states that traditionally voted Republican.

•​ Seventh: Debatable…

What are some advantages of the majority political party in the federal government? (4)

●​ Political party with majority seats in Congress has greater control over the direction of public policy that
passes into law
●​ Will have an easier time persuading Congress to follow their policy agenda
●​ Policies favored by the majority are more likely to survive the process

Explain the Iron Triangle (5)


What are some kinds of media? (6)

Print( Newspapers, books, coupons, brochures, etc,), Electronic/Broadcast( Video games, movies, radio, etc.),
and Visual ( Political cartoons, paintings, roadway billboards, bumper stickers, etc.).

Time to take a quiz!!! Go to the Assessments tab at the top of your course and take the 3.06 quiz. Use your
Note Taking Guide to help you.

3.07 Inform Yourself

Term/Concept Define it.. How would you explain it to a 3rd grader?

Market structure where a single business dominates a product or service


Monopoly

Preference toward a particular belief or attitude


Bias

Federal Communications Commision​


FCC Aka the police of the airwaves, enforcing decency standards like limitations on
use of profanity during hours when children are more likely to be in the
audience.

How is the media regulated? (2)


What role does the FCC have regarding media? (2)

Describe bias, its types, and the related elements of political communication: (3-4)
Time to complete a written assignment. Use the TEMPLATE from page 7 of the lesson to complete the
assignment! You can also choose to attend a live lesson. Check the calendar on the homepage to see if
there is one coming up in the next few days. Click here for help.

3.08 Voting and Elections

Term/Concept Define it.. How would you explain it to a 3rd grader?

A paper or card on which someone can cast a vote in an election


Ballot

A process where voters choose the candidates who will run for political office
Primary elections

U.S. general election held two years after every presidential election where all
Midterm elections seats in the House are up for election as well as one-third of the Senate seats

Interference with an election, such as illegal voter registration or preventing


Voter fraud votes form being cast or counted
To deprive a person or a group of people of the right to vote
Disenfranchise

A group set up by an interest group or corporation to raise and spend donated


Political action money on a political campaign
committee

An organized series of events intended to achieve a specific goal, such as a


Campaigns selection of a particular candidate for office.

Primary election that is open to all voters, regardless of party membership


Open primaries

Primary election where only registered members of the political party may vote
Closed primaries

A closed meeting of people from one political party, especially a local meeting
Caucus to select delegates or candidates

A U.S. state where no political party has a significant majority of voter support,
Swing states making it possible for the state’s electoral votes to go to any candidate

Characteristics about the human population or a part of it, such as size or


Demographics growth

Characteristic relating to economic or social factors


Socioeconomic
traits

The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election


Voter turnout

The distribution of seats in the House among the states based on proportion of
Apportionment total population, calculated after a census is conducted every 10 years

The dividing or a geographic region into representative districts that would give
Gerrymandering political advantage to a certain political party or other group

Election by the majority of eligible voters in a country; the votes of the people
Popular vote
A person who is currently holding office
Incumbent

What are some characteristics of the electoral process? (1)

What are the steps to becoming a candidate for an elected position? (2)
Why are primary elections important? (2)

Primary elections give voters a chance to choose from the pool of candidates running for that office position. The
more people participate, the better chance a candidate will be more aligned with the voters' wants and needs.

What are the steps in a campaign trail? (3)

1.​ Decide to Run


2.​ Announce
3.​ Seek Funding
4.​ Meet with Voters
5.​ Mobilize Volunteers
6.​ Market Yourself
7.​ Win Nomination

Why is the Baker v. Carr case significant? (4)

Set a precedent, allowing apportionment cases to be heard by the Supreme Court. It influenced similar cases
around the country.

What is the purpose of the Electoral College? (5)


It serves as a compromise between direct popular vote and election by Congress, allowing each
state to have a say in the selection of the nation's leaders while ensuring that smaller states have
a voice in the process.

What are some arguments for and against the Electoral College? (5)

Describe at least three trends that affect voter turnout. (6)

1.​ Trends in Party Membership​


Black Americans heavily voted Republican in the years following the Civil War, as the Republican party
ended slavery. Yet one hundred years later, more Black Americans vote Democratic, shifting largely in
response to the New Deal programs of the 1930s and the growing civil rights movement
2.​ Type of Election​
History shows that American voters are far more motivated to show up for the general (presidential) election
every four years than for other elections, including congressional midterm elections.
3.​ Age and Gender​
Overall, young voters have the lowest turnout rates, but the rate seems to increase as people age.

What are some ways people are encouraged to vote? (7)


"Get out the vote" efforts have helped increase registrations and turnout. Several organizations have formed to
help drive this work. Some organizations include:
●​ League of Women Voters
●​ Rock the Vote
●​ Vote411
●​ The Voter Participation Center

All of these organizations have put forth efforts to increase voter turnout.

What is voter suppression, and how can it be prevented or corrected? (7)

Historically, voter suppression has targeted people of color and women. However, the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, and
Twenty-Sixth Amendments expanded voting protections for people of different races, genders, and ages. However,
even with federal protection in place some states passed laws that can limit access to voting. For example, Jim
Crow laws discriminated against Black Americans by instituting segregation and voter suppression tactics such as
requiring poll taxes and literacy tests. These restrictions remained in place until the passage of the Voting Rights Act
of 1965. The Twenty-Fourth Amendment prohibits poll taxes in federal elections.

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3.09 Honors Follow the Money

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for help.

3.10 Discussion Based Assessment

Once everything in the module is complete, use the link from the homepage to
schedule your DBA.

Use the reviews in 3.10 or this guide to help you prepare for the DBA and Module exam.

Check out the Mod 3 Review Video before you do your DBA.

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