Political participation ; a study of the participation by Negroes in the electoral and political processes in 10 Southern States since passage of the Voting rights act of 1965.
| Author/creator | United States Commission on Civil Rights |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington : [For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.], 1968. |
| Description | viii, 256 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Series | Law books recommended for libraries. Constitutional law ; 97. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | Part I: History of Negro Political Participation -- Part II: Progress Under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 -- Part III: Obstacles to Negro Participation in the Electoral and Political Processes -- Diluting the Negro Vote -- Preventing Negroes from Becoming Candidates or Obtaining Office -- Discrimination Against Negro Registrants -- Exclusion of and Interference with Negro Poll Watchers -- Vote Fraud -- Discriminatory Selection of Election Officials -- Intimidation and Economic Dependence -- Part IV: Negro Participation in Democratic and Republican Party Affairs -- Part V: Enforcement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. |
| General note | On cover: A report of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: United States Commission on Civil Rights. Political participation. Washington, [For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.] 1968 |
| LCCN | 68061412 |
| GPO item number | 0288-A |
| Govt. docs number | CR 1.2:P 75/3 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Fed Docs Stacks | CR 1.2:P 75/3 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |