ICivics Voting and Civil Rights acts

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

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To ensure fair voting practices and prevent racial discrimination

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

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14th Amendment

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What did the 15th Amendment prohibit?

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Denying the right to vote based on race

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

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Imposing poll taxes and literacy tests

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What does Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act require?

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Preclearance before changing voting laws

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

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The formula for preclearance was deemed unconstitutional.

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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

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States to print ballots in multiple languages

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Which section of the VRA bans racial discrimination in voting nationwide?

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Section 2

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What was a consequence for Black voters who managed to register despite restrictions?

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They were often fired from their jobs

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What does the VRA allow federal examiners to do?

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Observe local elections and register voters