The term "ensuring voting rights" refers to the actions taken to guarantee and protect the right of individuals to participate in elections and have their voices heard in the political process.
Related terms
Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections.
15th Amendment: An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits denying someone the right to vote based on their race or color.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: A law passed during the Civil Rights Movement that aimed to overcome legal barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote.