The 1965 Voting Rights Act, enforced when the federal government sent marshals to the South to ensure African Americans were allowed to vote, is a good example of dual federalism.

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The 1965 Voting Rights Act is an example of cooperative federalism, where the federal and state governments work together to address issues, in this case, ensuring African Americans could vote, rather than operating in separate spheres as in dual federalism.

The 1965 Voting Rights Act, Enforced When the Federal Government