What is the main purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
ICivics Voting and Civil Rights acts

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To ensure fair voting practices and prevent racial discrimination
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act require?
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Preclearance before changing voting laws
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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