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Question 48 • 25-26 TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-CR

Which best describes the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Answer
A
It took away government tools for ensuring voting rights.
B
It allowed the use of literacy tests to determine voting eligibility.
C
It required federal supervision of all voter registration.
D
It protected voting rights for all Americans by taking away qualifications.

Explanation

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibited discriminatory practices, including literacy tests, that had been used to prevent Black Americans from voting. It also authorized federal enforcement in areas with a history of discrimination. Choice D best describes the law’s protection of voting rights by removing barriers to voting; it did not require federal supervision of every voter registration.

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