No free negro, free mulatto, or free person of mixed blood, descended from negro ancestors . . . shall vote for members of the Senate or House of Commons. –Article I, Section 3.3, Amendments to the North Carolina Constitution, 1835
How does this amendment from the North Carolina Constitution contradict the democratic ideals?
a.It keeps the poor from participating in government.
b.It protects liberties listed in the Declaration of Rights.
c.It excludes one group from participating in government.
d.It ensures representative government for citizens.
