Question

question 11 (multiple choice worth 5 points)
(03.02r lc)

what did the national voter registration act do?

• require all persons to be registered to vote
• allow citizens to register to vote at the dmv
• stop discrimination of state voter laws
• make registering to vote harder for citizens

Explanation:

Identify the core legislation

Using the Voter Registration Requirements knowledge point, we analyze the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993, commonly known as the "Motor Voter Act."

Analyze the purpose of the NVRA

The main goal of this federal law was to make it easier for all Americans to register to vote and maintain their registration.

Evaluate the options

• "Require all persons to be registered to vote": Incorrect, registration remains voluntary in the United States.
• "Allow citizens to register to vote at the DMV": Correct, this is the primary mechanism of the "Motor Voter" provision.
• "Stop discrimination of state voter laws": Incorrect, while it promotes access, this is primarily the domain of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
• "Make registering to vote harder for citizens": Incorrect, the law was designed to simplify and expand access, not restrict it.

Answer:

• Require all persons to be registered to vote
• Allow citizens to register to vote at the DMV (Correct answer)
• Stop discrimination of state voter laws
• Make registering to vote harder for citizens