Define What Is Meant by Felon Disenfranchisement and Discuss the Consequences

question 116

Essay

Define what is meant by felon disenfranchisement and discuss the consequences of this phenomenon.Who is most likely to be affected by it?

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Definitions:

Call Provision

A clause in a bond or other fixed-income security that allows the issuer to repurchase and retire the debt before its maturity date.

Coupon Rate

The interest rate stated on a bond, which is the percentage of the bond's face value that is paid out annually as interest to the bondholder.

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures, including all coupon payments and the return of the principal amount.

Coupon Rate

The interest rate stated on a bond when issued, which represents the amount of interest the bondholder receives, typically paid annually or semi-annually.