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Is a major consequence of the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
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They prohibited legal segregation and cleared a path for societal integration and racial equality in the U.S.
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Questions on civil rights act of 1964 voting rights?
The voting rights were actually on the year 1965.
Why is there a desire for federal legislation to protect voting?
There is a NEED to protect voting rights. Some states are passing laws to restrict people from voting and making sure there are not voting precincts in the poorest areas of cities. Some of the laws reflect the old Jim Crow laws and going back over 60 years in voting rights. Since this is the case and by court rulings under the civil rights voting act the federal government is designated to protect voting rights.
Examples of famous laws congress has passed?
Some famous laws passed by Congress are the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights of 1965. The Homeland Security Act and the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act of 2003 are other laws passed by Congress.
Identify the major civil rights laws enacted since 1950?
The 15th amendment, The Civil Rights Act of 1965, The Voting Rights Act of 1965, The Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970, 1975, and most recently 1982.
What happened the year before the Voting Rights Act?
Civil rights act
What did the civil rights act of 1860 do?
gave african americans voting rights
Why was the Voting Rights important?
The Voting Rights Act (VRA) was important because the VRA was one of the main events in the CRM (Civil Rights Movement).
Which strengthened the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by placing registration and voting processes under federal supervision and by outlawing literacy tests?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965The Voting Rights Act of 1965
What act finally brought a literacy requirement to an end A Civil Rights Act of 1964 B Voting Rights Act of 1965 C Brown vs Board of Education D Civil Rights Act of 1864?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
What are the key elements of the civil rights act of 1957?
The 1957 Civil Rights Act was one of the first pieces of civil rights legislation signed in the United States under President Eisenhower. The goal of this act was to allow and ensure the voting rights of all American citizens. The passing of the 1957 Civil Rights Act put an end to the many discriminatory practices taking place during voter registration.
what happened march 15 , 1965 the civil rights movement ?
the voting act of 1965 After civil rights protesters were met with violence in the Selma to Montgomery marches, President Johnson calls for an act that would change voting rights in the United States. This leads to the drafting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
What legislation during the Johnson administration helped secure better Civil Rights?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
