True or False - The voting rights act of 1965 made racist and restrictive voting tactics and policies illegal and required States where these policies were in effect to get preclearance from the federal government before making changes.
True. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 made racist and restrictive voting tactics and policies illegal, particularly those that targeted minority voters. It also established the requirement for certain states with a history of discriminatory voting practices to obtain preclearance from the federal government before making any changes to their voting laws. This preclearance ensured that any proposed changes would not disproportionately impact minority voters. However, it's important to note that certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act have been weakened or overturned over time.
