What two long-term trends mark the expansion of the American electorate?

First, the nation has experienced the gradual elimination of several restriction on the right to vote. Second, a significant share of what was originally the states' power over the right to vote has gradually been assumed by the federal government.

Answered by dardendarnell | 2024-06-10

The expansion of the American electorate is characterized by increased diversity and inclusivity, with historical expansions of voter eligibility, and a recent surge in Hispanic, Black, Asian, and millennial voters reshaping the political landscape.
The expansion of the American electorate over time has been marked by two long-term trends: the broadening of voter eligibility and the diversification of the electorate. Initially reserved for white, male property owners, voter eligibility expanded post-Civil War to include black men, then women after 1920 with the suffrage movement, and finally young adults aged eighteen to twenty-year-olds after the adoption of the 26th Amendment in 1971.
With each expansion, the electorate became increasingly diverse. Recent trends show significant growth from Hispanic, Black, and Asian eligible voters since 2000. Millennials, in particular, who are more liberal and socially progressive than older generations, have changed the electorate's composition, leading to shifts in political engagement and electoral economics.

Answered by Qwbox | 2024-06-24

The American electorate has expanded due to the broadening of voter eligibility, including the rights gained by black men, women, and younger voters. Additionally, there is increased diversity within the electorate as demographic changes bring more Hispanic, Black, and Asian voters into the voting process. Together, these trends highlight the evolving nature of voting rights in the United States.
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Answered by Qwbox | 2024-10-14