Question

which of these statements describes both the fifteenth amendment and the voting rights act of 1965? a. suffrage cannot be denied on the basis of race. b. anyone born in the united states is a citizen. c. congress has the power to collect taxes. d. slavery cannot exist in the united states.

Explanation:

The 15th Amendment prohibits denying voting rights based on race, color, or previous servitude. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 enforces this by eliminating racial discriminatory voting practices. Option B relates to the 14th Amendment, Option C to the 16th Amendment, and Option D to the 13th Amendment.

Answer:

A. Suffrage cannot be denied on the basis of race.