The Voting Rights Act of 1965 required states in the covered jurisdiction to attain _________________ from the Attorney General before making changes to voting standards, practice, or procedure

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: Pre-clearance

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Because European nations were rather homogenous, class could become a salient issue for unions to organize

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is a center of congressional power not specifically mentioned in the Constitution?

a. the Speaker of the House b. political parties c. the Senate president d. the power to raise an army e. the ability to confirm presidential appointments

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Which of the following clauses or doctrines prohibits the national government from supporting an official religion?

A. Establishment clause B. Free exercise clause C. Religious conviction D. Incorporation clause E. Separation doctrine

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