ICivics Voting and Civil Rights acts

ICivics Voting and Civil Rights acts

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10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Back

To ensure fair voting practices and prevent racial discrimination

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which amendment is used in court to defend against unfair treatment by law?

Back

14th Amendment

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the 15th Amendment prohibit?

Back

Denying the right to vote based on race

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a common method used by southern states to prevent Black voters from registering?

Back

Imposing poll taxes and literacy tests

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act require?

Back

Preclearance before changing voting laws

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the outcome of Shelby County v. Holder (2013)?

Back

The formula for preclearance was deemed unconstitutional.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the 1975 amendment to the VRA require? Options: States to print ballots in multiple languages, States to reduce voting age to 16, States to eliminate all voting tests, States to allow online voting

Back

States to print ballots in multiple languages

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