1975 Voting Rights Act Amendments

Medium Unit 5: Political Participation Voting Rights

Throughout the history of the United States, numerous amendments and legislative acts have been enacted to protect and expand voting rights. A particularly notable moment occurred in 1975 when Congress passed the Voting Rights Act Amendments. These amendments were designed to address the needs of specific minority groups who faced language barriers when trying to vote. Which of the following provisions was specifically included in these amendments to aid in voting access?

It mandated the provision of bilingual voting materials in jurisdictions with significant populations of non-English speakers.

It allowed for the automatic enfranchisement of felons after serving their sentences.

It established Election Day as a national holiday to ensure better voter turnout.

It implemented mandatory voter ID laws to ensure the integrity of the voting process.

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