Question

multiple choice
question 5
which answer choice best defines the term disenfranchise?
a to feel dissatisfied with the government
b to break up a business organization
c to take away the right to vote
d to be prejudiced against french people
attempt 1 of 2

Explanation:

To determine the definition of "disenfranchise", we analyze each option:

• Option A: Feeling dissatisfied with the government is not related to "disenfranchise". The root "franchise" here is about rights, not satisfaction with government.
• Option B: Breaking up a business organization has no connection to the meaning of "disenfranchise", as "franchise" in this term is about voting rights, not business.
• Option C: "Dis -" means to remove or reverse, and "enfranchise" means to give the right to vote. So "disenfranchise" means to take away the right to vote. This matches the etymology and common usage.
• Option D: Being prejudiced against French people is irrelevant; the term has nothing to do with prejudice against a specific nationality.

Answer:

C. to take away the right to vote