The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were attempts to reinforce which constitutional amendments?

Question

A.
the 1st and 2nd amendments
B.
the 14th and 15th amendments
C.
the 20th and 21st amendments
D.
the 23rd and 24th amendments


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is B. the 14th and 15th amendments.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 aimed to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, reinforcing the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 sought to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans, reinforcing the 15th Amendment, which prohibits denying the right to vote based on race.