Disfranchisement is best described as

• A. Suffrage
• B. Voter registration
• C. Civic participation
• D. Disfranchisement

Answer: (D)

Disfranchisement means depriving someone of the right to vote. It refers to taking away or denying the franchise, so a person cannot participate in elections. That’s why it’s the best description here. Suffrage is the right to vote, so it’s the opposite of disfranchisement. Voter registration is simply the process to qualify to vote, not losing the right. Civic participation is broader involvement in public life and doesn’t inherently imply losing voting rights. In short, the term describes the removal of the ability to vote, not the act of voting or the process to get eligible.