"The Voting Rights Act of 1965"

In paragraph 1, the word injustice means - 

• a new law
• an unfair action
• a deserved right
• a signed bill

What does the word guarantees mean in paragraph 2?

• promises 
• denies
• protests 
• discriminates

Paragraph 3 is mainly about - 

• bills President Johnson submitted to Congress
• civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King
• protests that help put an end to discrimination
• the 15th Amendment to the Constitution

Based on the selection, how did states block voting? 

• Police wielded clubs and tear gas.
• Congress passed an amendment to the Constitution.
• They required literacy and poll taxes. 
• Special examiners were placed at voting places.

Which of these conclusions about George W. Bush is supported by paragraph 5? 

• He agreed with President Johnson's immediate action.
• He was friends with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
• He wanted to discriminate against voters. 
• He wanted to impose poll taxes.

The author emphasizes the idea that voting rights- 

• should be guaranteed for everyone.
• should be decided upon by individual states.
• be a privilege that is earned.
• be something people have to buy.

Which sentence expresses the main idea of the selection? 

• The 15th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees voting rights for all.
• The Voting Rights Act of 1965 fixed an injustice.
• The public was outraged when footage of the violence made national news.
• Cities, counties, and states need special approval before changing voting procedures. 

The photograph is included with the selection to - 

• illustrate the brutal attacks by police.
• demonstrate how The Voting Rights Act of 1965 changed history. 
• celebrate the voting rights of black voters. 
• emphasize the importance of The Voting Rights Act becoming a law.

What is the best summary of the selection?

• A
• B
• C
• D