Question

5. How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 alter the relationship between the federal government and the states?

Answer 1

In addition, these jurisdictions could not change voting practices or procedures without "preclearance" from either the U.S. Attorney General or the District Court for Washington, DC. This act shifted the power to register voters from state and local officials to the federal government.

Answer 2

The voting rights act made sure that southern states could not use any laws to prohibit African Americans from voting. This reduced the state powers and increased fed power.