Critical analysis

Barreto, “iS Se Puede! Latino Candidates and the Mobilization of Latino Voters” Fraga & Garca, et al., “Su Casa Es Nuestra Casa: Latino Politics Research and the Development of American Political Science” These short reflection papers are critical response papers, not summaries. Assume that your reader is familiar with the readings. You are to provide a critical analysis of the issues, events, and topics discussed by the authors by answering the questions below. using the attachments Explain the general significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the 1970 & 1975 Amendments for Mexican Americans/Latinas/os and other minority groups. What does Garca argue about Mexican American representation in the Southwest and what has been the biggest impact of the VRA on voting and representation among Mexican Americans? What does Barreto argue about the role of ethnicity and/or race in Latino voting, voting patterns, representation, and empowerment. Compare and contrast Barreto’s and Garcia’s interpretation of the role of ethnicity and ethnic identity in voting. What are the main differences in how they approach the topics of voting, representation, and political behavior and how do they align with each other? What evidence does each author use to support their arguments? Provide your own thoughts and insights about what you learned about the topics, issues, and events presented by these scholars.