1. Question: Looking at the states that have voter ID laws today, what evidence is there to support the belief of advocates that voter ID laws may prevent voter fraud and what evidence to support critics that these laws are designed to prevent voters from an opposing party from voting? Answering in the chat below.
Advocates for voter ID laws
Critics of Voter ID laws
Map Evidence
From the map, it is apparent that Southerners of America are supporting the voter ID laws. Probably, they may have experienced major voter frauds including impersonation. In these states, the legislatures have passed the voter ID laws to prevent frauds during voting.
As can be seen on the map, more states do not require photo ID for one to vote, implying that they do support voter ID laws. Perhaps, impersonation cases have not been witnessed. In these states, the critics perceive these laws as restrictions that prevent individuals from voting in their favorite candidates.
State Evidence
States such as Missouri, Arizona, Kansas, Virginia, and Alabama have passed bills aimed at curbing voter frauds.
States such as California, Nevada, and Oregon have not instituted voter ID laws aimed at curbing voter frauds, implying they are not supporting the voter ID laws.
2. #2: In the past, many southern states had voter ID laws that restricted African Americans' right to vote and they were outlawed. What is the difference, if any, between those older voter ID laws and the current ones? Type in a 50-word answer to this question
The difference between the older voter ID laws and the current ones is that the current voter ID laws are highly stringent demanding both voter identification and verification. Besides, the current voter ID laws require specific photos on the IDs for the purpose of both identification and verification.
3. Do you think that Madison’s two beneficial characteristics of American government are preventing the development of “faction,” or partisanship, today? Why? Type in a 50-word answer to this question
The two beneficial characteristics of the American government as presented by Madison are not preventing the development of faction or partisanship. The American politics protects the special interests as unremittingly as it condemns them. The constitution protects special groups `interests, yet it does not know the processes of their funding.
