Question

question 1-25
the account describes changes in american society after the civil rights movement
since the passage of the civil rights act of 1964 and the voting rights act of
1965, minority voter registration has increased significantly, and more african
americans, hispanics, and other minorities have been elected to local, state,
and national offices
—u.s. national archives
how did these changes affect the political process in the united states?
a by increasing legal restrictions on minority political participation
b by shifting the balance of political influence in some regions
c by decreasing minority involvement in grassroots movements
d by reducing the number of civil rights organizations active in elections

Explanation:

The passage notes that after the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts, minority voter registration rose, and more minority candidates were elected to office. This directly reduced legal barriers that had previously prevented minority groups from participating in politics. Option B is incorrect because the passage does not mention shifting regional political influence balance. Option C is wrong as the changes increased, not decreased, minority involvement in grassroots/electoral spaces. Option D is incorrect because the changes would likely expand, not reduce, civil rights organizations' electoral activity.

Answer:

A. By decreasing legal restrictions on minority political participation