Because of a history of discrimination,Texas was one of nine states required to receive preclearance of any changes to their voting laws from the
A)Department of Justice.
B)Texas Attorney Generals Office.
C)Governor of Texas.
D)Texas Supreme Texas.

Question

Because of a history of discrimination,Texas was one of nine states required to receive preclearance of any changes to their voting laws from the 
A)Department of Justice.
B)Texas Attorney Generals Office.
C)Governor of Texas.
D)Texas Supreme Texas.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Department of Justice was responsible for preclearance of changes to voting laws in Texas due to its history of discrimination. This requirement was put in place by the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Because of a History of Discrimination,Texas Was One of Nine