Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
A) Prior to its adoption,local election officials had the discretion to apply racial barriers to participation in order to selectively disenfranchise blacks.
B) It ended literacy tests in six southern states with low registration levels.
C) It gave federal authorities the power to review and preclear any changes to voter registration and election rules.
D) Due to its success,Congress has refused to amend the legislation.
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