ICivics Voting Rights Act of 1965

What is the main purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• To allow only federal elections

• To increase taxes on voting

• To ensure fair voting practices and prevent racial discrimination

• To ban all forms of voting

Which amendment is used in court to defend against unfair treatment by law?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What did the 15th Amendment prohibit?

• Denying the right to vote based on race

• Denying the right to vote based on income

• Denying the right to vote based on gender

• Denying the right to vote based on age

What was a common method used by southern states to prevent Black voters from registering?

• Offering free transportation to polls

• Providing free meals on election day

• Imposing poll taxes and literacy tests

• Encouraging early voting

What does Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act require?

• Abolishment of all voting tests

• Mandatory voting for all citizens

• Preclearance before changing voting laws

• Immediate changes to voting laws

What was the outcome of Shelby County v. Holder (2013)?

• The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Holder

• The VRA was expanded to include more states

• The formula for preclearance was deemed unconstitutional

• The VRA was completely abolished

What did the 1975 amendment to the VRA require?

• States to print ballots in multiple languages

• States to reduce voting age to 16

• States to eliminate all voting tests

• States to allow online voting

Which section of the VRA bans racial discrimination in voting nationwide?

• Section 3

• Section 2

• Section 1

• Section 4

What was a consequence for Black voters who managed to register despite restrictions?

• They were given free housing

• They received government benefits

• They were often fired from their jobs

• They were exempt from taxes

What does the VRA allow federal examiners to do?

• Distribute voting materials

• Conduct elections

• Observe local elections and register voters

• Create new voting laws