election law

"Many factors can affect who is able to cast a ballot on Election Day, including what kind of identification a voter needs, how many polling places are open, and any illegal attempts to suppress turnout among certain demographics. The articles in this volume examine how voter suppression has become a . . . contested issue, with many Democrats arguing that restrictive policies disproportionally affect communities such as black voters, students, and impoverished neighborhoods, whereas many Republicans consider voter ID laws necessary to prevent fraud, even though studies show in-person voter fraud is . . . rare. Through the reporting in this compilation and its media literacy guide, readers will gain an understanding about the many forms of voter suppression and its impact on U.S. elections"--Provided by publisher.

"[A young reader's adaptation that] chronicles . . . the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Known as the Shelby ruling, this decision effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial discrimination to change voting requirements without approval from the Department of Justice. Focusing on the aftermath of Shelby, Anderson follows the astonishing story of government-dictated racial discrimination unfolding before our very eyes as more and more states adopt voter suppression laws [and] . . . explains how voter suppression works, from photo ID requirements to gerrymandering to poll closures. And with vivid characters, she explores the resistance: the organizing, activism, and court battles to restore the basic right to vote to all Americans as the nation gears up for the 2020 presidential election season"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents a fully documented account of the trial of woman's rights advocate Susan B. Anthony for daring to vote in a federal election in 1872, which catapulted her into the very front rank of the feminist movement"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the history of disfranchisement for criminal conviction in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries."--Provided by publisher.l.

Text and illustrations look at Susan B. Anthony's arrest and trial for voting in the president election of 1872.

Text and illustrations look at Susan B. Anthony's arrest and trial for voting in the president election of 1872.

Provides a detailed account of events that led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, including descriptions of significant milestones in the civil rights movement; contains profiles of leading individuals in the campaign; and features a selection of primary source documents.

Presents varying perspectives on the issue of election reform in the United States, discussing voting rights laws, campaign contributions, and the regulation of television advertisements and campaign coverage, and including a look at the future of American democracy.

Provides an overview of campaign and election reform and law since 2000; explores the history of the electoral system; traces the development of voting technology; compares the voting system of the United States to the systems of other democracies; and discusses other related topics.

Addresses the topic of campaign and election reform, providing an overview of the subject, and including a detailed chronology, biographical sketches, statistics and documents related to reform, a directory of relevant organizations and agencies, lists of resources, and a glossary of terms.