Which of the following voting restrictions would still be permissible based on this excerpt of the voting rights act
A. The right to vote to an adult who did not complete for the grade and illiterate
B. Denying the right to vote to someone who does not understand the US constitution
C. Denied the right to vote to someone who speaks Spanish
D denying the right to vote to someone who doesn't know the issues at stake
Based on the information provided, option D would still be permissible under the Voting Rights Act, as it does not specifically prohibit denying the right to vote to someone who doesn't know the issues at stake. However, options A, B, and C would not be permissible under the Voting Rights Act.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits voting restrictions based on race, color, or language minority status. It also aims to prevent any voting practice or procedure that has a discriminatory effect, regardless of intent.