Question

which example best demonstrates how legislation reflects changing social norms in the united states?

• the passage of literacy tests during reconstruction
• the indian citizenship act of 1924
• the establishment of the electoral college
• the creation of the senate

Explanation:

To determine which option shows how legislation reflects changing social norms in the US, we analyze each:

• "The issuance of literacy tests during Reconstruction" was a discriminatory practice, not legislation reflecting positive social change.
• "The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924" granted US citizenship to Native Americans, reflecting a shift in social norms toward recognizing their rights, as prior norms excluded them.
• "The establishment of the Electoral College" is part of the original Constitution, not reflecting changing social norms later.
• "The creation of the Senate" is also part of the original constitutional structure, not a response to changing social norms.

Answer:

B. The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924