Voting Rights Act Provisions

Easy Unit 5: Political Participation Voting Rights

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a significant piece of legislation that aimed to eliminate various barriers to voting for African American voters and other marginalized groups. This landmark law was enacted during a period of heightened civil rights activism and aimed to address systemic discrimination in the electoral process.

Which of the following provisions was included in the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

It prohibited states from imposing literacy tests as a requirement to vote.

It granted women the right to vote for the first time.

It established the Electoral College system.

It allowed for the recall of elected officials at a local level.

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