What is the purpose of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993?

• A. To facilitate voter registration by requiring states to offer it at motor vehicle agencies
• B. To ban felon voting
• C. To standardize ballot design
• D. To create a national voter database

Answer: (A)

Making voter registration easier when people interact with government services is the key idea here. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993, often called the Motor Voter Act, requires states to offer voter registration opportunities at motor vehicle agencies—so when you apply for or renew a driver’s license, you can register to vote or update your registration. It also extends registration through other public assistance offices and by mail, all aimed at increasing registration and reducing barriers to participation. It does not create a national voter database, nor does it standardize ballot design or address felon voting policies, which are handled by different laws and state rules.