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What was the main purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
What was the main purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
- To ensure the right to vote for millions of Americans denied based on their color (correct)
- To regulate the voting process for the presidential elections
- To establish a new political party for colored Americans
- To restrict voting rights for certain American citizens
What does President Lyndon B. Johnson imply about the denial of voting rights?
What does President Lyndon B. Johnson imply about the denial of voting rights?
- It is a reasonable practice based on historical norms
- It is a result of the democratic process
- It is a necessary measure for maintaining social order
- It is unjustifiable and goes against American principles (correct)
According to President Lyndon B. Johnson, what should no true American deny?
According to President Lyndon B. Johnson, what should no true American deny?
- The right to own property
- The opportunity to hold public office
- The right to vote for all Americans (correct)
- The freedom of speech for all citizens
