The Purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Was

question 15

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was to guarantee voting rights by .

• A) banning literacy tests and poll taxes
• B) solely relying on the Fifteenth Amendment to protect voting rights
• C) eliminating Jim Crow laws in the South that led to desegregation
• D) fining and jailing any group or person who tried to prevent anyone from voting

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Definitions:

Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual volume of units sold or produced, impacting direct materials, direct labor, and overhead costs.

Fixed Overhead

The regular, recurring expenses that are not affected by the level of business activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Budget Variance

Budget Variance is the difference between what was budgeted or planned for a particular period and what was actually spent or received.

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in levels of production or activity, such as materials and labor.