Voting Rights Act and Elections

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and details related to the Voting Rights Act and practices in Texas elections.

The Voting Rights Act was enacted in __.

1965

Texas was put on the voting rights watchlist in 1972 because it did not print voting ballots in __.

Spanish

Being on the voting rights watchlist required election laws to have __ approval.

pre

The lawsuit Shelby v. Holder was filed by many southern states against the __ Administration.

Obama

Before the Voting Rights Act, only __% of black voters in Alabama felt comfortable voting in 1965.

20

After the Voting Rights Act was enacted, __% of black voters felt comfortable voting in 1988.

68

In Presidential Elections, Texas holds __% of the Republican say in nominations.

7

Candidates often visit Texas during campaigns to celebrate and connect through __.

food

Social media and direct mail are important for __ campaigns.

statewide

Yard signs are usually effective for __ elections but not popular for larger ones.

city council