Election Law and Language Access

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What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

  1. A law that prohibits discrimination in voting based on race, color, or national origin.

  2. A law that requires states to provide language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.

  3. A law that establishes a national voter registration system.

  4. A law that creates a commission to study the issue of voter fraud.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination in voting based on race, color, or national origin. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, 1965.

What is the Help America Vote Act of 2002?

  1. A law that requires states to provide language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.

  2. A law that establishes a national voter registration system.

  3. A law that creates a commission to study the issue of voter fraud.

  4. A law that requires states to use electronic voting machines.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Help America Vote Act of 2002 is a law that requires states to provide language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English. It was signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 29, 2002.

What is the National Voter Registration Act of 1993?

  1. A law that establishes a national voter registration system.

  2. A law that creates a commission to study the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A law that requires states to use electronic voting machines.

  4. A law that requires states to provide language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 is a law that establishes a national voter registration system. It was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on May 20, 1993.

What is the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002?

  1. A law that creates a commission to study the issue of voter fraud.

  2. A law that requires states to use electronic voting machines.

  3. A law that requires states to provide language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.

  4. A law that regulates campaign finance.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 is a law that regulates campaign finance. It was signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 6, 2002.

What is the Motor Voter Act of 1993?

  1. A law that allows voters to register to vote when they apply for a driver's license or state ID card.

  2. A law that requires states to provide language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.

  3. A law that establishes a national voter registration system.

  4. A law that creates a commission to study the issue of voter fraud.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Motor Voter Act of 1993 is a law that allows voters to register to vote when they apply for a driver's license or state ID card. It was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on May 20, 1993.

What is the Fair and Equal Voting Act?

  1. A bill that would require states to provide language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.

  2. A bill that would establish a national voter registration system.

  3. A bill that would create a commission to study the issue of voter fraud.

  4. A bill that would regulate campaign finance.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fair and Equal Voting Act is a bill that would require states to provide language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 3, 2019.

What is the Election Assistance Commission?

  1. A federal agency that provides assistance to states and localities in administering elections.

  2. A commission that studies the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A commission that regulates campaign finance.

  4. A commission that provides language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Assistance Commission is a federal agency that provides assistance to states and localities in administering elections. It was created by the Help America Vote Act of 2002.

What is the National Association of Secretaries of State?

  1. An organization of state secretaries of state.

  2. A commission that studies the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A commission that regulates campaign finance.

  4. A commission that provides language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Association of Secretaries of State is an organization of state secretaries of state. It was founded in 1904.

What is the Brennan Center for Justice?

  1. A non-partisan law and policy institute that works to reform the justice system.

  2. A commission that studies the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A commission that regulates campaign finance.

  4. A commission that provides language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brennan Center for Justice is a non-partisan law and policy institute that works to reform the justice system. It was founded in 1995.

What is the Campaign Legal Center?

  1. A non-profit organization that works to promote campaign finance reform.

  2. A commission that studies the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A commission that regulates campaign finance.

  4. A commission that provides language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Campaign Legal Center is a non-profit organization that works to promote campaign finance reform. It was founded in 1991.

What is the Voting Rights Project?

  1. A project of the American Civil Liberties Union that works to protect the voting rights of all Americans.

  2. A commission that studies the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A commission that regulates campaign finance.

  4. A commission that provides language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voting Rights Project is a project of the American Civil Liberties Union that works to protect the voting rights of all Americans. It was founded in 1965.

What is the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law?

  1. A non-profit organization that works to protect the civil rights of all Americans.

  2. A commission that studies the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A commission that regulates campaign finance.

  4. A commission that provides language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a non-profit organization that works to protect the civil rights of all Americans. It was founded in 1963.

What is the National Council of La Raza?

  1. A non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of Hispanic Americans.

  2. A commission that studies the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A commission that regulates campaign finance.

  4. A commission that provides language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Council of La Raza is a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of Hispanic Americans. It was founded in 1968.

What is the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund?

  1. A non-profit organization that works to protect the civil rights of Asian Americans.

  2. A commission that studies the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A commission that regulates campaign finance.

  4. A commission that provides language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund is a non-profit organization that works to protect the civil rights of Asian Americans. It was founded in 1974.

What is the Native American Rights Fund?

  1. A non-profit organization that works to protect the rights of Native Americans.

  2. A commission that studies the issue of voter fraud.

  3. A commission that regulates campaign finance.

  4. A commission that provides language assistance to voters who are not proficient in English.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Native American Rights Fund is a non-profit organization that works to protect the rights of Native Americans. It was founded in 1970.

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