Why was the Voting Rights Act of 1965 necessary? Select all that apply

Each citizen must be ruled by the same laws
Each citizen must be able to participate in government
Each citizen must have the protections of the Bill of Rights
Each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections.
Each citizen must complete a test or pay tax to be registered to vote.

Each citizen must be able to participate in government and Each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections.