In a six-to-three vote, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Indiana law that required residents to present photo identification before voting. Advocates of the law believe that it will help to prevent voter fraud. Opponents believe that the law contributes to ________ by targeting the poor, who are less likely to have photo identification.
A) political disenfranchisement
B) status inconsistency
C) the ideology of the American Dream
D) meritocracy

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Political disenfranchisement refers to the practice of limiting or restricting the ability to vote, which is often done through laws and policies that disproportionately affect certain groups, such as the poor. Opponents of the Indiana law argue that it contributes to political disenfranchisement by making it more difficult for low-income individuals to exercise their right to vote.

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