What powers are given to the states in elections that have caused an underrepresentation for certain voting populations?(1 point)

Responses

States decide where polling locations will be and what languages voting material is printed in.
States decide where polling locations will be and what languages voting material is printed in.

States are allowed to decide who can vote.
States are allowed to decide who can vote.

States can deny mail-in ballot options for specific voting populations.
States can deny mail-in ballot options for specific voting populations.

States put heavy voter ID restrictions on all voters.

1 answer

All of the listed responses highlight powers that states have in the electoral process which can potentially lead to underrepresentation of certain voting populations. However, the response that most directly addresses the mechanisms that can cause underrepresentation is:

"States can deny mail-in ballot options for specific voting populations."

This option specifically points to a practice that can disproportionately affect certain groups, ultimately leading to their underrepresentation in the electoral outcomes.