Voting

Definition

Voting refers to the act of expressing one's choice in an election or decision-making process, usually through casting a ballot.

Related terms

Suffrage: The right to vote, especially in political elections.

15th Amendment: An amendment to the U.S. Constitution adopted after the Civil War that granted African American men the right to vote.

Voter Suppression: Actions taken intentionally to discourage or prevent eligible voters from exercising their right to vote, often targeting specific demographics based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.