The Voting Rights Act of 1965 forbids states and cities with a history of __________ from adopting the at-large system for electing council members.
A)voter fraud
B)discrimination
C)poll taxes
D)slavery
E)secession

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted to address the issue of racial discrimination in voting. It specifically prohibits states and cities with a history of discrimination from adopting the at-large system for electing council members, as this system often dilutes the voting power of minority communities. Therefore, choice B (discrimination) is the correct answer. Choices A, C, D, and E are not directly related to the topic of the question.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Forbids States and Cities