What function is served by the U.S. Voting Rights Act?
A) Promoting efficient national voting procedures B) Establishing a uniform national voting system C) Enforcing the federal oversight responsibility of elections in the state D) Protecting civil rights E) Enhancing the power of the majority party in control of Congress at a given time
Answer: D
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