?The Supreme Court's recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act

A. ?overturned parts of the act, taking power away from the states.
B. ?overturned parts of the act, making for a major states' rights victory.
C. ?upheld the act, taking power away from the states.
D. ?upheld the act, making for a major states' rights victory.
E. ?opened the way for voting by non-citizens.


Answer: B

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