Voter Disenfranchisement
The history of voter disenfranchisement in the U.S. is well documented. To say that all has been resolved would be inaccurate. During various election cycles, there have been and continue to be efforts to disenfranchise voters from exercising their right to vote. Recent voting primaries in various states have resulted in broken voting machines, disengaged polling helpers, voting sites being shut down with other locations too far for many to travel to. Thus, their right to vote has been compromised. So, what is the Census? Good question! The Census is a process undertaken by the U.S. government every ten years to assess numerous elements related to “We the People”. The 2020 census is currently underway. The results will be available sometime next year. Instructions: After reviewing the PBS video assigned in this module think about the question prompt below and compose a minimum of 1 maximum 2-page essay reflecting on the need for the government to know your race. Question Prompt: Why Does the Government Need to Know My Race? Video: https://www.pbs.org/video/why-does-the-government-need-to-know-my-race-0bgv9s/ (Links to an external site.) Format: Minimum 1 maximum 2-pages, 12 point font, New Times Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins – top, bottom, right, and left APA style (not MLA) cite any quotes/sources used in APA format Header: Last name, First name, WA2 (Formatted all on ONE line at the top of your paper) Do not waste space with an incorrect format as points will be deducted. Note: (1) Emailed assignments will not be accepted. (2) Use correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and complete sentences. Free resource: www.grammarly.com (Links to an external site.) Rubric: See the Outcomes tab for the assignment rubric. Due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 31 (upload your document/file below)
