http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/30/us/politics/justice-department-poised-to-file-lawsuit-over-voter-id-law-in-north-carolina.html?ref=us
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Answer the prompts - some may be opinion questions - Please use facts to support your opinion
1. What is the constitutional issue at question here?
2. What will the Federal government address in their lawsuit against N.C.?
3. What is "pre clearance" - which amendment in the Bill of Rights would this idea seem to violate and WHY? _ you will have to read the amendments in the Bill of Rights in your text or on-line
4. What is the Republican stance on this issue and what is the Democratic stance on the issue?
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting?
6. Why will the Justice department have a difficult time proving their case? - cite specific examples.
1. the Justice Department is expected to sue North Carolina on Monday over its restrictive new voting law.
ReplyDelete2. yes they will
3. making changes to its election rules, and i do not know what amendment that this will fall under.
4. appointed Supreme Court justices voted to do away with a provision in the Voting Rights Act, democrats would want the voting rights to change.
6. because the Justice Department would not allow the court’s action to be interpreted as ‘open season’ for states to pursue measures that suppress voting rights.
These are not very well thought out responses - you can do better than this - COMPLETE SENTENCES
Delete1. the right to vote
ReplyDelete2. The lawsuit will ask a federal court to block NC from enforcing four disputed provisions of its voting law, including a strict photo identification requirement.
3. Preclearance is a formal authorization permitting access to classified information.Amendment IV, search and seizures
4. Republican's are in favor, they say its necessary to combat fraud. Democrats aren't in favor they say its for people like poor, students and etc.
5. eliminated the ability of people to register to vote on the same day as casting an early ballot, and prohibited the counting of provisional ballots cast by eligible voters who went to the wrong precinct, requires voters to present photo identification to cast ballots,but does not allow student IDs, public-employee IDs or photo IDs issued by public assistance agencies.
6. The Justice Department is disseminating against the poor, young, and people without the right ID. "particularly when some of these changes, such as reducing early voting, involve measures that make voting more convenient but don’t restrict direct access to the ballot box."
1. North Carolina's new voting law.
ReplyDelete2. It will ask the federal court to block North Carolina from enforcing four provisions of its voting law.
3. Preclearance means that a formal authorization is required before doing anything else. This relates to Fourth Amendment rights that is responsible for search and seizure.
4. Democrats aren't in favor and Republicans are in favor.
5. This eliminated the ability of people to register to vote on the same day as casting an early ballot, prohibited the counting of provisional ballots cast by eligible voters who went to the wrong precinct, and requires voters to present photo identification to cast ballots.
6. The Justice Department still has provisions in the Voting Rights Act and it is against the unwealthy, the young, and people without proper ID.
1. voting rights
ReplyDelete2. get federal court to block 4 provisions to NC voting laws
3. Pre clearance: a state has to get any law or provision pre-approved by the federal government. Voting rights acts: 10th amendment
4. republicans are for the provisions. democrats are against the provisions
5. 1- photo ID requirement
2- ban paid voter registration
3- cut back early voting days
4- people ca no longer register to vote the same day they cast an early ballot
5-prohibit counting of ballots by voters who go to wrong precinct
6-does not allow student ID's, public employee ID's
6. they are discriminating against the young and poor by forcing ID requirements, “particularly when some of these changes, such as reducing early voting, involve measures that make voting more convenient but don’t restrict direct access to the ballot box.”
1. North Carolina's new voting law is the constitutional issue.
ReplyDelete2. The federal government will ask a federal court to block North Carolina from enforcing four provisions of the voting law, as well as seek to reimpose a requirement that North Carolina obtain "preclearance" from the federal government.
3. Preclearance is the process of seeking review for voting changes. This is a violation of the 15th amendment, since it denies the right to vote.
4. Republicans say that the restrictions help combat voter fraud, whereas Democrats say that the restrictions are supposed to discourage Democrat supporter groups.
5. The restrictions on voting include voter ID, voter registration on the day of an early ballot, prohibition of counting provisional ballots, photo identification, and the ban of paid voter registrations.
6. Making changes to the law involves measures that make voting more convenient and doesn't restrict direct access to the ballot box.
1. The voting law
ReplyDelete2. It is to ask a federal court to block NC from enforcing four disputed provisions of its voting law and including a strict photo identification requirement.
3. pre clearance: the prior approval by the Justice Department of changes to or new election laws by certain States. And Amendment 5.
4. Republican: They voted to do away with a provision in the Voting Rights Act that required North Carolina, Texas and six other states with histories of discrimination, mostly in the South, to obtain permission from the Justice Department or a federal court before changing their election procedures Democratic: All four Democratic-appointed justices dissented.
5. law cut back on early-voting days, eliminated the ability of people to register to vote on the same day as casting an early ballot, and prohibited the counting of provisional ballots cast by eligible voters who went to the wrong precinct, requires voters to present photo identification to cast ballots, but does not allow student IDs, public-employee IDs or photo IDs issued by public assistance agencies. Black voters in North Carolina are disproportionately likely to lack identification issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
6. Because the Justice Department is discriminating against people who don't have the right ID. "North Carolinians overwhelmingly support a common-sense law that requires voters to present photo identification in order to cast a ballot,” “particularly when some of these changes, such as reducing early voting, involve measures that make voting more convenient but don’t restrict direct access to the ballot box.”
1. What is the constitutional issue at question here?
ReplyDelete-North Carolinas new voting law seems to be radical and the people want to fight against it.
2. What will the Federal government address in their lawsuit against N.C.?
-They want to get the federal court to block NC from passing the four provisions on voting.
3. What is "pre clearance" - which amendment in the Bill of Rights would this idea seem to violate and WHY? _ you will have to read the amendments in the Bill of Rights in your text or on-line
- Preclearance means it is something that has to be approved by the federal government on top of the states government before it can be enforced.
4. What is the Republican stance on this issue and what is the Democratic stance on the issue?
-Republicans are for the new voting provisions , and the Democratics are against it.
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting?
-eliminated the ability of people to register to vote on the same day as casting an early ballot, and prohibited the counting of provisional ballots cast by eligible voters who went to the wrong precinct, requires voters to present photo identification to cast ballots,but does not allow student IDs, public-employee IDs or photo IDs issued by public assistance agencies.
6. Why will the Justice department have a difficult time proving their case? - cite specific examples.
-Because it clearly shows that the minorities are being left out and the new laws will almost wipe out a large percentage of minority voters who are mostly democratics, and its an unfair law.
1. The constitutional issue in this article is that the state of North Carolina is being sued by the Justice Department over voting laws and the Justice Department looks to stop North Carolina from passing the laws that include the people having to show an identification card in order to vote.
ReplyDelete2. The federal government will address in their lawsuit against North Carolina to not enforce the voter identification card other there other laws that the state is trying to pass on voting rights and that the state has to get permission from the federal government about changing election rules.
3. Pre-clearance is like to get permission to do something or have something done, also the 10th Amendment because it states the powers of national government and if something can't be handled by the national government should be passed down to the state level.
4. The Republicans stance on the issue is that the law shouldn't be passed because in June several Republicans voted against having the provision, Republicans feel this is necessary to prevent voter identity fraud. The Democrats feel that it is targeting groups of people who vote for Democrats and they disagree with the law to some extent.
5. The six new North Carolina restrictions on voting are that you must show a photo id, cut back on early voting days, can't register to vote on the same day as an early ballot, prohibited the counting of ballots of those at the wrong precinct, doesn't include student ids, employee ids, or photo ids issued by assistance issues, banned paid voter registrations
6. They will have difficulties because there is a separation of powers and in the 10th amendment it talks about national and state government ideas
1. What is the constitutional issue at question here?
ReplyDeleteThe issue is that North Carolina is being even more strict with voting laws.
2. What will the Federal government address in their lawsuit against N.C.?
They think that north carolina is discriminating against minorities by being strict on ID laws, because they are more likely to not have correct ID.
3. What is "pre clearance" - which amendment in the Bill of Rights would this idea seem to violate and WHY?
Preclearance is getting permission for something before going and carrying it out.
4. What is the Republican stance on this issue and what is the Democratic stance on the issue?
The republicans want it and the democrats do not
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting?
required to show an ID, restricting early voting days, can not register and vote on the same day, prohibits the counting of ballots of those who vote at the wrong precinct, does not include student ID's and Employee ID's, and banned paid voter registration.
6. Why will the Justice department have a difficult time proving their case? - cite specific examples.
They will have a tough time because the issue will wipe out some of the minority voters who are democrats.
1. voting law in NC
ReplyDelete2. federal court is going to try and block 4 provisions to NC voting laws
3. Preclearance is a formal authorization is required before doing anything else.
4. The Republicans are in favor and the democrats aren't in favor
5.cant register the same day as an early ballot, photo id , law cut back on early voting days, dont allow student ids, banned paid voter registrations, prohibit counting of ballots by voters who go to wrong precinct
6. because they still have provisions in the Voting Rights Act and it is against the unwealthy, young ppl, and people without proper ID.
1. Voting rights
ReplyDelete2. Four provisions in NC's voting laws that have been labeled as "disenfranchising"
3. pre -clearance means that the federal government will have to approve the voting laws before the state of north Carolina can put them to effect. It violates the 10th amendment, which gives rights not specifically given to the federal government to the state, in this case, that is requirements to vote.
4. The republican stance is that it protects against voter identification fraud, the democrat stance is that it is meant to bar democrat supporters, which tend to be the poor, minorities, and students.
5. cant go early for votes, photo id required, banned paid voter registration, prohibiting of counting ballots if they came from people in the wrong precinct, no student ids or employee ids, or minor state agency ids.
6. The reason they will have a hard time is because nothing in the laws actually mentions race, that and you cant call something unconstitutional because some people afflicted by the law happen to be minority or democratic, it just doesn't specifically say one group of people.
1. The constitutional issue is voting rights.
ReplyDelete2. The Federal government address four provisions in North Carolina's voting laws that have been labed as disenfranchising in their lawsuit against N.C.
3. Pre clearance is getting permission for something; authorization required before doing something.
4. The republicans are for it and democrats are against it.
5. You must show photo I.D., banned paid voter registration, cut back early voting days, prohibits counting ballots if they came from people from wrong precinct, no employee, student, or minor state agencies I.D. accepted.
6. They're having a difficult time because the minorities are being left out.
1. What is the constitutional issue at question here? The Right to vote.
ReplyDelete2. What will the Federal government address in their lawsuit against N.C.? It will ask the Federal court to block the Four Divisions of the voting law placed by North Carolina.
3. What is "pre clearance" - which amendment in the Bill of Rights would this idea seem to violate and WHY? _ you will have to read the amendments in the Bill of Rights in your text or on-line: Pre-clearance is a state which the states laws must be approved by Federal law enforcers before they can be passed, which it could infringe upon the 10th amendment which gives the states the powers that are not delegated in the constitution.
4. What is the Republican stance on this issue and what is the Democratic stance on the issue? The Republican stance is to remove the pre-clearance so that states may continue passing laws and they back the voter limitations so that it prevents fraud.
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting? Voters must present photo ID to submit Ballot, cut back early voting days, people aren't allowed to register same day as submitting ballot, prohibited counting of provisional ballots by eligible voters, bans paid voting registration, ID cannot be student, work or public assistant IDs.
6. Why will the Justice department have a difficult time proving their case? - cite specific examples. Because the claim is to prevent fraud voters and they cannot necessarily prove that the republicans are trying to restrict democrat voting and cannot prove that they are targeting specific persons to stop them from voting.
1. The right to vote.
ReplyDelete2. The lawsuit, which had been anticipated, will ask a federal court to block North Carolina from enforcing four disputed provisions of its voting law.
3. Pre clearance is a state which the states laws must be approved by the federal law enforcers before they can be passed. This could restrict upon the 10th amendment which gives the states the powers that are not delegated in the constitution.
4. The republican stance on this issue to remove the pre clearance so that the states may continue passing laws and they back the voter limitations so that it prevents fraud. The Democrats feel that it is targeting groups of people who vote for the democratic party and they disagree with the law to some extent.
5. 1. Voters must present photo ID to submit Ballot 2.Cut back early voting days 3. People aren't allowed to register same day as submitting ballot 4. Prohibited counting of provisional ballots by eligible voters 5. Bans paid voting registration 6. ID cannot be student, work or public assistant IDs.
6. They are going to have a hard time proving their case because their claim is to prevent fraud voters and they can't prove that the republicans are trying to restrict the democratic voting. And in this case they can't prove that the republicans are targeting specific people to stop them from voting.
1. What is the constitutional issue at question here? The federal government is filing a lawsuit against North Carolina for voting rights
ReplyDelete2. What will the Federal government address in their lawsuit against N.C.? They are requiring NC to get a preclearance before passing anything that has to deal with voter righs.
3. What is "pre clearance" - which amendment in the Bill of Rights would this idea seem to violate and WHY? _ you will have to read the amendments in the Bill of Rights in your text or on-line. Pre clearance requires the state to go to the government before they can pass any bill. This issue violates the 10th amendment that gives the states powers not directly delegated in the constitution.
4. What is the Republican stance on this issue and what is the Democratic stance on the issue? Republicans support the law in NC, while democrats deny it.
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting? The new restrictions are "cut back on early-voting days, eliminated the ability of people to register to vote on the same day as casting an early ballot, and prohibited the counting of provisional ballots cast by eligible voters who went to the wrong precinct." And "It also requires voters to present photo identification to cast ballots, but does not allow student IDs, public-employee IDs or photo IDs issued by public assistance agencies."
6. Why will the Justice department have a difficult time proving their case? - cite specific examples. They Justice Department says that the new law is discriminating against minority voting because it the restrictions are targeted against people who couldn't fufill the requirements. The Justice Department says that they are restricting voters that could possibly favor democratic voting, but it would be very hard to prove that because of the 10th amendment.
1) The voting law in NC is being questioned.
ReplyDelete2) The lawsuit will ask a federal court to block North Carolina from enforcing 4 disputed provisions of its voting law and ask them to get preclearance before changing voting laws.
3) Preclearance is authorization to do something. The 10th Amendment seems to be violated because it says rights are reserved to the states and people.
4) Republicans want to do away with the preclearance and the Democrats want to keep it.
5) North Carolina’s law cut back on early-voting days, eliminated the ability of people to register to vote on the same day as casting an early ballot, prohibited the counting of provisional ballots cast by eligible voters who went to the wrong precinct ,voters must present photo ID to cast ballots, paid voter registrations are banned and photo IDs issued by a school or public assistance agency are not allowed.
6) Some of the changes actually make voting more convenient and doesn't restrict direct access to voting. Proving intentional racial discrimination is also diffcult.
1. right to vote in North Carolina
ReplyDelete2. to block from enforcing disputed provisions of its voting law
3. the authorization of to get clearance to do something, it violates the 10th amendment
4. republicans don't support it and the democrats do
5. must show photo I.D., banned paid voter registration, cut back early voting days, prohibits counting ballots if they came from people from wrong precinct, no employee, student, or minor state agencies I.D. accepted.
1. Right to vote
ReplyDelete2. Block from enforcing 4 provisions and need pre clearance before changing voting laws
3. It is permission for passing a law; 10th
4. Republicans are against pre clearance
5. no first day registration, can't go to wrong precinct/ not counted, must have photo ID, no IDs given by schools or public assistance agencies
6.Discrimination is tough to fight.
1) Questioning the voting law in NC
ReplyDelete2) People will ask federal court to exhile North Carolina from making 4 different types of its voting law and ask them to get clearance before they change laws.
3) Preclearance-allowing someone to do something. The 10th Amendment is violated because it says that rights are reserved when it comes to states and people.
4) Republicans want get rid of preclearance and the Democrats want to keep it.
5)
North Carolina’s law got rid of a few on early-voting days,
-it got rid of the the ability of people to register to vote on the same day if casting an early ballot
-prohibited the counting of provisional ballot
-voters must present identification to cast ballots
-paid voter registrations are banned
-Id's given by a school or public assistance agency are banned.
6) The changes don't really restrict voting a lot and make it a smoother process. It allows people to vote more safely and easily.
1.) the voter id law
ReplyDelete2.) they will be preventing NC to change laws without clear balance
3.) giving permission to pass a law and the 10th ammendment. the 10th amendment clearly states that states and people have their rights reserved
4.)Republicans want pre clearence to stop but the democrats have opposite opinions
5.)Republicans oppinon:
restrictions are necessarry to combat voter fraud
democratic oppinion:
The restrictions are used to discourage groups that would generally suppot democrats
6.) Discrimination is a big issue and it does not help that racial discrimination is involved.
1. What is the constitutional issue at question here?
ReplyDeleteThe new restrictive voting law effects minority voters and goes against the Voting Act.
2. What will the Federal government address in their lawsuit against N.C.?
It will ask a federal court to block the provisions of the NC voting law and make a requirement for NC to have"preclearnace" for from the federal government before making changes to the election rules.
3. What is "pre clearance" - which amendment in the Bill of Rights would this idea seem to violate and WHY? _ you will have to read the amendments in the Bill of Rights in your text or on-line
Pre clearance is the process of seeking review for voting changes. It would violate the 9th amendment because it construes the rights of the constitution.
4. What is the Republican stance on this issue and what is the Democratic stance on the issue?
Republicans are against the preclearance and believe its necessary to combat voter fraud and the Democrats believe its hindering voter rights and is being used to discourage groups that vote Democratic.
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting?
It requires voter I.D at the ballots- which doesn't include school I.D's, public employee I.D.'s or photo I.D.s issued by public assistance agencies, cuts early voting, ends same day voter registration, will prohibit the counting of provisional ballots that are cast in the right district but wrong precinct, banning paid voter registrations,
6. Why will the Justice department have a difficult time proving their case? - cite specific examples.
Proving intentional racism is difficult
It would be hard to prove constitutional or Voting Rights Acts violations against NC
They don't restrict direct access to the ballot.
1. NC's new voting law.
ReplyDelete2. It is going to ask the federal court to block NC from enforcing 4 provisions of its voting law.
3. Authorization to pass laws/10th amendment, gives states the powers not delegated in the constitution.
4. Republicans say the restrictions are necessary to combat voter fraud. Democrats say the restrictions are intended to discourage groups that tend to support Democrats
5. Voters must present photo ID to submit ballot, cut back early voting days, people aren't allowed to register same day as submitting ballot, prohibited counting of provisional ballots by eligible voters, bans paid voting registration, and ID cannot be student, work or public assistant IDs.
6. The Justice Department would “not allow the court’s action to be interpreted as ‘open season’ for states to pursue measures that suppress voting rights.”
1.) The constitutional issue is over the voting law/voter rights.
ReplyDelete2.) The federal government will stop North Carolina from passing the voting laws and require them to get clearance before passing any other laws.
3.) Preclearance is formal authorization is required before doing anything else. This violates the 10th amendment because rights are reserved for states and people.
4.) Republicans are all for this, while Democrats are not in favor.
5.) They must have a photo id shown, there cant be any paid voter registrations, cant register to vote on same day as casting an early ballot, no school id allowed, ballots cannot be counted if not in correct precinct
6.) They are discriminating to some by requiring photo id requirements.
1. RIght to vote.
ReplyDelete2. to block from making provisions in the law.
3. Allowing change in the 10th amendment. All voting rights are reserved.
4. Republicans are against it while the Democratic are for it.
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting?
-paid registrations are banned
-ID's that are given by public agencies are banned
- voters must present identification to cast ballots
- have to have early registration.
6. It involves racial issues.
1.The Justice Department is going to sue NC for it's new restrictive voting law
ReplyDelete2. the lawsuit asks a federal court to block NC from enforcing four disputed provisions of its voting law
3. pre-clearance is when a state needs permission from federal government to make changes to it's laws, this violates the 10th ammendment
4. Republicans- think restrictions are necessary to combat voter fraud
Democrats- think restrictions are intended to discourage groups that tend to support democrats.
5. ~cut back on early voting days~ eliminated ability of people to register to vote on same day as casting early ballot~ prohibited counting of provisional ballots cast by eligible voters who went to wrong precinct, voters present photo ID to cast ballots, doesn't allow student IDs, public employee IDs, or photo IDs issued by public assistance agencies~ banned paid voter registration
6. "discrimination against democrats cannot be the basis for these voting claims."
1. What is the constitutional issue at question here? They are questioning about the new voting laws.
ReplyDelete2. What will the Federal government address in their lawsuit against N.C.? They will block North Carolina from voting.
3. What is "pre clearance" - which amendment in the Bill of Rights would this idea Pre- clearence is when they restrict plan and voter photo ID law seem to violate.
4. What is the Republican stance on this issue and what is the Democratic stance on the issue? The republican stance on this issue voted to do away with a provision and the democratic stance on the issue is oppiste frm the republican.
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting?1. have a photo idea 2. 3.you have to strangulate early 4. paid registration 5. 6. radical issues.
6. Why will the Justice department have a difficult time proving their case? - cite specific examples. yes, “have a hard time proving constitutional or Voting Rights Act violations against North Carolina,”
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ReplyDeleteAnswer the prompts - some may be opinion questions - Please use facts to support your opinion
1. What is the constitutional issue at question here? North carolina's new voting law.
2. What will the Federal government address in their lawsuit against N.C.? It's going to ask the federal court to block North Carolina's new voting law 4 provisions.
3. What is "pre clearance" - which amendment in the Bill of Rights would this idea seem to violate and WHY? _ you will have to read the amendments in the Bill of Rights in your text or on-line Pre clearance is when you have already been cleared to do something earlier. It would violate the 10th amendment by giving the state power over the constitution.
4. What is the Republican stance on this issue and what is the Democratic stance on the issue?They are both against it and that is interesting because republicans and democrats never agree.
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting? 1. Voters must present photo ID to submit Ballot 2.Cut back early voting days 3. People aren't allowed to register same day as submitting ballot 4. Prohibited counting of provisional ballots by eligible voters 5. Bans paid voting registration 6. ID cannot be student, work or public assistant IDs.
6. Why will the Justice department have a difficult time proving their case? - cite specific examples.It really doesn't restrict it it actually makes voting easier.
1. What is the constitutional issue at question here?
ReplyDeleteThe Justice Department is expected to sue North Carolina on Monday over its restrictive new voting law
2. What will the Federal government address in their lawsuit against N.C.?
will ask a federal court to block North Carolina from enforcing four disputed provisions of its voting law
3. What is "pre clearance" - which amendment in the Bill of Rights would this idea seem to violate and WHY? _ you will have to read the amendments in the Bill of Rights in your text or on-line
Pre-clearance is you have already been cleared to do something earlier. It would violate the 10th amendment by giving the state power over the constitution.
4. What is the Republican stance on this issue and what is the Democratic stance on the issue?
They are both against it
5. What are SIX of the NEW N.C. restrictions on voting?
Voters must present photo ID to submit Ballot. Cut back early voting days. People aren't allowed to register same day as submitting ballot. Prohibited counting of provisional ballots by eligible voters. Bans paid voting registration. ID cannot be student, work or public assistant IDs.
6. Why will the Justice department have a difficult time proving their case? - cite specific examples.
It makes voting easier as it states in the article
1. The justice department is going to sue NC over restricted voting laws.
ReplyDelete2. Ask court to to block NC.
3. it would violate the 10th amendment.
4. Both not towards it.
5. They must show their photo ID and they cant summit without being registered.
6. easier voting.