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

by Daniel McCool, Susan M. Olson, Jennifer Robinson, et al.

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521548713
• ISBN13: 9780521548717
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"