7059 Learn About Your Government Series - Suffrage
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At its simplest level, suffrage is the right to vote in political elections. While we often view it as a basic right today, it was historically treated as a privilege reserved for a select few. Suffrage is more than just marking a ballot; it is the primary mechanism for social change.
Cheryl Brown
Dr. Cheryl Brown, professor emeritus of Marshall University, has taught political science courses for years. Her favorite classes have always centered around basic American government and history. Cheryl has developed a series for the Center for Lifelong Learning titled “Learn About Your Government”. Having a fundamental grasp of how our government works and its history benefits everyone.