Question
Kead Works'
Voting Rights Act - Comprehension Questions
5. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. After the Civil War, the 15th Amendment prohibited states from denying a male clzen
the right to vote based on race.
B. Many states used various discrimatory practices to prevent African Americans from
exercising their right to vote.
C. The Voting Rights Act gave African American voters the legal means to challenge
voting restrictions, and the act vastly improved voter turnout.
D. The Voting Rights Act has been amended to include such features as the protection of
voting rights for non-English-speaking Americans.
Answer
C. The Voting Rights Act gave African American voters the legal means to challenge voting restrictions, and the act vastly improved voter turnout.