Key Provision of the Voting Rights Act

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a landmark piece of legislation aimed at overcoming legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote. This legislation was enacted in response to the widespread discrimination faced by minorities at the polls, particularly in the South. It included measures such as federal oversight of voter registration in areas with a history of discriminatory practices.

Considering these historical contexts, which of the following options best describes the key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that aimed to address these issues?