John has to go prove that he can read and write in order to be able to vote. This is almost impossible for John because he has never been to school. How is he being disenfranchised?

the united states has a federal government. the president is the head of the federal government of the united states. however, each state forms its government for administration purposes. the powers of the state governments are exercised within restricted state boundaries. and citizens participate in this government by voting.