Question

Read the following excerpt from the Fifteenth Amendment:

“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”

Describe how this law attempted to reconcile the discrepancy between American ideals and public policy.

(1 point)
Responses

Congress passes a law to ensure all people have the right to vote.
Congress passes a law to ensure all people have the right to vote.

Large numbers of people march on Washington for the passage of laws.
Large numbers of people march on Washington for the passage of laws.

The NAACP lobbies Congress for passage of a right-to-vote law.
The NAACP lobbies Congress for passage of a right-to-vote law.

The Supreme Court addresses the Fifteenth Amendment’s constitutionality.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The first option, "Congress passes a law to ensure all people have the right to vote", is the correct response. The Fifteenth Amendment was passed by Congress to safeguard the voting rights of all citizens in the United States, regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment aimed to address the discrepancy between American ideals of equality and the prevailing public policy of voter discrimination based on race.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The answer is: The Supreme Court addresses the Fifteenth Amendment’s constitutionality.

The Fifteenth Amendment attempted to reconcile the discrepancy between American ideals and public policy by prohibiting any denial or abridgment of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This provision sought to ensure that all citizens of the United States would have equal access to voting rights, regardless of their race or previous enslavement. The Supreme Court, as the highest judicial authority, would play a critical role in interpreting and enforcing the constitutionality of this amendment.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The correct answer is:

The Fifteenth Amendment attempts to reconcile the discrepancy between American ideals and public policy by stating that the right to vote cannot be denied or limited based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This law was passed by Congress and aimed at ensuring that all citizens of the United States have the right to vote without any discrimination. It was a significant step towards addressing the historical inequality and discrimination in voting rights. The amendment's language directly tackles racial discrimination and attempts to align public policy with the ideals of equality and justice for all citizens. The Supreme Court may address the Fifteenth Amendment's constitutionality if there are any legal challenges or interpretations that need to be clarified. However, the main action taken to reconcile the discrepancy between American ideals and public policy was the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment by Congress.