voting restrictions

[ˈvoʊtɪŋ rɪˈstrɪkʃənz]
nounpl: voting restrictions
restrições ao voto
1. Legal limitations or regulations that prevent certain groups of people from voting or make the voting process more difficult
The new voting restrictions require voters to present a government-issued ID at the polls.
As novas restrições ao voto exigem que os eleitores apresentem uma identidade emitida pelo governo nas urnas.
2. Laws or policies designed to control voter eligibility, registration, or participation
Critics argue that voter ID requirements are voting restrictions that disproportionately affect minority communities.
Os críticos argumentam que os requisitos de ID do eleitor são restrições ao voto que afetam desproporcionalmente as comunidades minoritárias.
3. Measures that limit the methods, timeframes, or accessibility of voting
Early voting restrictions reduced the window for absentee ballots from 45 days to 15 days.
As restrições à votação antecipada reduziram o período para cédulas por ausência de 45 dias para 15 dias.
Voting restrictions are a highly contentious political issue in both the United States and Brazil. In the US, debates center on voter ID laws, early voting periods, and registration deadlines. In Brazil, concerns focus on access for rural populations, indigenous communities, and those with limited documentation. The term carries significant political weight and is often used in discussions about democratic participation and minority rights.
NYC Slang
voter suppression tactics / the voting BS
Synonyms / Sinônimos
voter suppressionelectoral restrictionssuffrage limitationsballot access restrictionsvoting barriers
Antonyms / Antônimos
voting rightsvoter expansionelectoral freedomvoting access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
restrições ao voto / restrições eleitorais
Standard term used in political and legal discourse
Portugal
restrições de voto / limitações ao sufrágio
Portuguese variant emphasizing legal/constitutional language
São Paulo
restrições ao voto
Common in news media and political debate
Rio de Janeiro
limitações ao direito de voto
More formal legal terminology

Related Words

voter ID lawsvoter registrationballot accesselectoral frauddisenfranchisementpolling placeabsentee voting

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting up barriers to the ballot box
restricting the franchise
tightening voting rules
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