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Pre-clearance Under the Federal Voting Rights Act of

Pre-clearance Under the Federal Voting Rights Act of: 1965, specified changes in voting procedures in certain states or political divisions cannot take effect…

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1965, specified changes in voting procedures in certain states or political divisions cannot take effect in a state or political subdivision until the change is approved by a specified federal authority. The process that certain states or political divisions must follow to make specified changes in voting procedures Under the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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