What Was the Primary Purpose of the Voting Rights Act

question 65

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• A) It removed any artificial barrier to voter participation, including literacy tests and poll taxes.
• B) It required African Americans to prove that they are descendants of slaves before being allowed to register to vote.
• C) It made all elections a function of the federal government instead of the states.
• D) It ensured an African American senator from every state within 50 years.
• E) It reinstated the racial restrictions on voter registration, especially in southern states.

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Definitions:

Agenda-Setting Theory

A communication theory that suggests mass media has the power to determine which issues are considered important in public and political discourse.

Gatekeeper

A gatekeeper is an individual or entity responsible for controlling access to information, resources, or markets, often acting as a filtering or deciding factor.

Two-Step Flow Theory

Explains that media can also influence early adopters of new ideas (called “opinion leaders”) who filter the content through their own interpretations and then pass it on to influence certain groups of publics.

Early Adopters

describes individuals or businesses who use or adopt new products, services, or technologies before the majority of the population, often influencing trends and market acceptance.