Suffrage

Definition

Suffrage refers to the right or privilege of voting in political elections. It denotes full participation in democratic processes by having an active voice through casting ballots.

Related terms

19th Amendment: The constitutional amendment ratified in 1920 that granted women the right to vote.

Seneca Falls Convention: A women's rights convention held in 1848, considered a significant milestone in the suffrage movement.

Voting Rights Act of 1965: Legislation signed into law to protect and enforce the voting rights of minority groups, particularly African Americans.