VOTING RIGHTS ACT 1965 Flashcards
1
Q
When did the “VOTING RIGHTS ACT 1965” become law?
A
6 August 1965
2
Q
Name 1 policy from the “VOTING RIGHTS ACT 1965”
A
set up fair NATIONAL voting registration test for everyone
3
Q
Name 2nd policy from the “VOTING RIGHTS ACT 1965”
A
banned states from setting up own voting qualifications unless approved by federal government
4
Q
Name 3rd policy from the “VOTING RIGHTS ACT 1965”
A
federal EXAMINERS appointed to SUPERVISE registration in states
5
Q
What impact did the voting act of 1965 have?
A
Dramatic increase in AA registered voters in southern states
6
Q
Give an example of the effects of the act of 1965
A
registered AA voters:
1964 *19.3–) 1968 61.3%
