Question

36 multiple choice 2.5 points what was the main purpose of the the voting rights act of 1965? outlawed any discriminatory voting practices. left voting practices up to the states. upheld poll taxes. allowed states to discriminate against certain groups by not allowing them to vote.

Explanation:

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted to eliminate discriminatory voting practices that had been used to disenfranchise minority groups, especially African Americans. The option "Left voting practices up to the states" goes against the act's purpose as it aimed to restrict states from using discriminatory practices. "Upheld poll taxes" is incorrect as poll taxes were a discriminatory practice and the act worked against such. "Allowed states to discriminate..." is also incorrect as the act was to prevent discrimination in voting. So the correct option is the one about outlawing discriminatory voting practices.

Answer:

A. Outlawed any discriminatory voting practices.