The federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 has effectively eliminated voting discrimination in Texas.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that the formula used to determine which states were required to seek preclearance (as mandated in the Voting Rights Act) was unconstitutional. As a result, the Texas Legislature continues to be dominated by Republicans at the expense of Democrats and the large portion of ethnic and racial minorities who identify with them.
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The U.S. Constitution is, according to Theodore Lowi, perfectly designed to do what?
a. raise political consciousness b. prevent change c. encourage political resistance d. promote social efficacy
All 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution have resulted from a process of ratification by
a. a simple majority in both chambers of Congress. b. two-thirds of each chamber of Congress as well as passage by three-quarters of the states. c. two-thirds of each chamber in Congress as well as passage by a simple majority of the states. d. two-thirds of each chamber of Congress as well as the approval of a simple majority of the electorate in a national referendum. e. a plurality of the electorate in a national referendum.