Why was the Voting Rights Act of 1965 necessary? Select all that apply (2) 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 a tax to be registered to vote.

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Why was the Voting Rights Act of 1965 necessary?  Select all that apply (2)  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 a tax to be registered to vote.

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was necessary for the following reasons:

B. each citizen must be able to participate in government.
D. each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections.

The Act aimed to eliminate barriers to voting that were disproportionately impacting African Americans and other minority groups, ensuring that all citizens could participate in the democratic process without discriminatory practices.