The 1965 Voting Rights Act, which was extended to Texas in 1975, allows __________.

A. minorities to refuse to show identification when voting in Texas
B. women to run for public office in all state and local elections in Texas
C. minority coalitions to dispute state and local election systems in federal court
D. minorities to vote in all state and local elections in Texas

Answer: C

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The code of the streets affects the conduct of young men and often dictates their behavior. What is the main objective of young men who judge themselves based on the code of the streets?

A. The main objective for young men who follow the code of the streets is to possess trophies to demonstrate their manhood. B. The main objective for young men who follow the code of the streets is to establish their self-image. C. The main objective of young men who follow the code of the streets is to maintain their strong relationships with powerful members of the community. D. The main objective of young men who follow the code of the streets is to demonstrate the ability to be upwardly mobile in society.

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