Question

Which was a major provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

It required counties to actively register black voters.

It allowed blacks to run as candidates in local elections.

It required the federal government to oversee local elections.

It removed obstacles to voting, such as literacy tests and poll taxes.

Answer 1

The Correct Answer is

"It removed obstacles to voting, such as literacy tests and poll taxes'.

Explanation:

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965 gave the government a powerful tool by which they can break down the longstanding barrier which restricts the African American Voting rights.
• Shortly after the passing of this act just within three weeks, more than 25000 African Americans registered themselves to vote.
• Soon African American candidates were elected to state and local offices and ended the longstanding political powers of those who supported the segregation.

Answer 2

The correct answer is " It removed obstacles to voting, such as literacy tests and poll taxes."

In the Voting Rights Act of 1965, it discusses how any "tests" or "devices" that prevent American citizens from voting are now considered illegal. This was a huge change for African-American citizens, as many Southern states used these techniques in order to decrease African-American voter turnout. This resulted in a significant increase in the amount of African-American voters registered in states like Arkansas.