Disenfranchisement: Disenfranchisement refers to the act of taking away someone's right to vote. It can happen through various means such as voter suppression tactics or felony convictions.
Universal Suffrage: Universal suffrage means that all eligible citizens, regardless of gender, race, or other factors, have the right to vote in elections.
Voting Rights Act: The Voting Rights Act is a landmark federal law passed in 1965 that aimed at overcoming barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote. It helped reinforce voting rights protections and combat discriminatory practices.