2 Points
Which of the following statements best contrasts politics in the United States
before and after the civil rights movement?
O
A. Before the civil rights movement, racial minorities were not
allowed to hold government office. After the civil rights movement,
a set number of government offices were legally reserved for
minorities.
O
B. Before the civil rights movement, black Americans did not have the
constitutional right to vote. Following the civil rights movement,
the Constitution was amended to guarantee this right.
O
C. Before the civil rights movement, racial minorities could only vote
in state and local elections. Following the civil rights movement,
they were allowed to vote in national elections.
O
D. Before the civil rights movement, racial minorities often played a
small role in U. S. Politics. After the civil rights movement, minority
participation in politics greatly increased.
DDEL