Question
American Political identity quick check
Why was the voting rights act of 1965 necessary? Select the two correct answers.
A: each citizen must be ruled by the same laws
B: each citizen must be able to participate in government
C: each citizen must have the protections of the Bill of Rights.
D: each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections
E: each citizen must complete a test or pay tax to be registered to vote.
Why was the voting rights act of 1965 necessary? Select the two correct answers.
A: each citizen must be ruled by the same laws
B: each citizen must be able to participate in government
C: each citizen must have the protections of the Bill of Rights.
D: each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections
E: each citizen must complete a test or pay tax to be registered to vote.
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The two correct answers regarding why the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was necessary are:
B: each citizen must be able to participate in government
D: each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections
The Voting Rights Act aimed to eliminate barriers to voting, particularly for African Americans in the South, ensuring that all citizens had the right to vote and that their votes carried equal weight in elections.
B: each citizen must be able to participate in government
D: each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections
The Voting Rights Act aimed to eliminate barriers to voting, particularly for African Americans in the South, ensuring that all citizens had the right to vote and that their votes carried equal weight in elections.