Suffrage: This term refers to the right or privilege of voting. Suffrage movements throughout history have fought for expanding voting rights to more groups, such as women and African Americans.
Motor Voter Act: Also known as the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, this law made it easier for people to register to vote by offering registration opportunities when obtaining or renewing driver's licenses or through public assistance agencies.
Absentee Voting: This is a process that allows eligible voters who are unable or unwilling to vote at their designated polling location on Election Day to still cast their votes by mail or other means.