In the summer of 2006, the Voting Rights Act was
A) extended for an additional 25 years in legislation signed by President G.W. Bush.
B) amended to remove jurisdiction by the U.S. Department of Justice over local voting practices.
C) amended to require American citizens to have proficiency in English.
D) amended to end the process of appointing federal election observers
E) altered to tighten registration and voting laws in the southern states.
A
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Why are business interests more influential in Texas politics than they are in national politics?
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Which piece of environmental legislation regulates the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes and encourages recycling?
A. Federal Water Pollution Control Act B. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act C. Clean Air Act D. Environmental Protection Act E. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
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