In the United States,

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Voter registration requirements have typically been set by the states in the United States, although there have been some federal laws that have been enacted to prevent discriminatory practices such as literacy tests. While some states have made registration periods and locations highly publicized, there are still many who are unable to take advantage of them due to various requirements such as identification and documentation. Additionally, while some states have implemented automatic registration through driver's licenses or other means, there is no clear evidence that having easier registration laws leads to higher voter turnout rates.