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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.12
How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 balance majority rule with protection of minority rights?
It allowed for direct election of senators.
It decreased the voting age to eighteen.
It eliminated discriminatory voting practices by states.
It established universal suffrage for all citizens regardless of race or gender.
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AP US Government - 3.12 Balancing Minority and Majority Rights
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