The Voting Rights Act of 1965

question 25

Multiple Choice

The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• A)expired in the late 1990s.
• B)prohibits discrimination in voting and voter registration.
• C)was strengthened by the 2013 Supreme Court decision Shelby County v.Holder.
• D)applies only to federal elections,not state and local elections.
• E)has no significant provisions for enforcement.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Processes

The natural mechanisms through which species undergo change over time, involving variations in traits that are heritable and can influence reproductive success.

Female Preference

The tendency or inclination for females within a species to select certain traits or behaviors in mates.

Predators

Organisms that hunt, kill, and consume other organisms for food, playing an essential role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution, whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.