Native Vote: American Indians, the Voting Rights Act, and the

Native Vote: American Indians, the Voting Rights Act, and the Right to Vote

The right to vote is the foundation of democratic government; all other policies are derived from it. The history of voting rights in America has been characterized by a gradual expansion of the franchise. American Indians are an important part of that story but have faced a prolonged battle to gain the franchise. One of the most important tools wielded by advocates of minority voting rights has been the Voting Rights Act. This book explains the history and expansion of Indian voting rights, with an emphasis on seventy cases based on the Voting Rights Act and/or the Equal Protection Clause. The authors describe the struggle to obtain Indian citizenship and the basic right to vote, then analyze the cases brought under the Voting Rights Act, including three case studies. The final two chapters assess the political impact of these cases and the role of American Indians in contemporary politics.

Country	USA
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Cambridge University Press
EAN	9780521548717
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0521548713
Label	Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer	Cambridge University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	248
PublicationDate	2007-03-19
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
ReleaseDate	2007-05-17
Studio	Cambridge University Press

Native Vote: American Indians, the Voting Rights Act, and the Right to Vote