Voting Rights and Legislation History

The video discusses Joseph Johnson's experience with long voting lines in Texas, highlighting issues of voter suppression, especially in non-white areas. It provides historical context on voter suppression, the civil rights movement, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The 2013 Supreme Court decision weakened the Act, leading to new discriminatory voting laws. Legislative efforts to restore voting rights face political challenges, with the 2020 election being pivotal.

What was a significant issue faced by voters in Joseph Johnson's polling location?

• Long waiting lines

• Voter intimidation

• Lack of voting machines

• Incorrect ballots

Which amendment granted black men the right to vote in 1870?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What was one method used to disenfranchise African Americans after Reconstruction?

• Proportional representation

• Instant runoff voting

• Open primaries

• Grandfather clauses

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminate to protect voting rights?

• Term limits for officials

• Gerrymandering

• Voter ID requirements

• Literacy tests

What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act on non-white voter registration in Mississippi?

• It increased to almost 60%

• It remained the same

• It was unaffected

• It decreased by 10%

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Voting Rights Act in 2013?

• It introduced new voting restrictions

• It expanded federal oversight

• It invalidated the coverage formula

• It upheld the entire act

What was a consequence of the 2013 Supreme Court decision on voting laws?

• More polling locations opened

• Introduction of online voting

• Enactment of previously denied laws

• Increased voter turnout

What is the purpose of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act?

• To introduce electronic voting

• To restore federal oversight of voting laws

• To reduce the number of polling places

• To eliminate all voting requirements

Which political party largely opposed the new voting rights bill in the House of Representatives?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Independents

• Libertarians

What was the stance of the Trump White House on the new voting rights bill?

• Threatened to veto

• Indifferent

• Neutral

• Supportive