How would the SAVE Act effect voter turnout: Difference between revisions
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The ultimate effect on turnout would depend less on the stated purpose of the legislation than on how its requirements operate in practice. Rules that eligible citizens can satisfy easily may have limited effects, while costly, confusing, or inaccessible procedures could prevent substantial numbers of citizens from registering or casting complete ballots. | The ultimate effect on turnout would depend less on the stated purpose of the legislation than on how its requirements operate in practice. Rules that eligible citizens can satisfy easily may have limited effects, while costly, confusing, or inaccessible procedures could prevent substantial numbers of citizens from registering or casting complete ballots. | ||
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