Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding the Voting

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• A)Prior to its adoption,local election officials had the discretion to apply racial barriers to participation in order to selectively disenfranchise blacks.
• B)It ended literacy tests in six southern states with low registration levels.
• C)It gave federal authorities the power to review and preclear any changes to voter registration and election rules.
• D)Due to its success,Congress has refused to amend the legislation.

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Definitions:

Marginal Benefit

The incremental benefit or enjoyment a consumer receives by using one more unit of a good or service.

Economic Payoff

The financial return or reward received from an investment or decision, measured in terms of profit or loss.

Equity

Fairness; everyone gets his or her fair share. Since people can disagree about what is “fair,” equity is not as well defined a concept as efficiency.

Rational Decision

The choice made by logically considering all available information, potential costs, and benefits to achieve the optimal outcome.