A state enacts a regulation that imposes restrictions on voter participation, such as requiring voters to show a particular form of identification. Several advocacy groups argue that this regulation disproportionately affects minority voters and file a lawsuit to challenge the law. Can Congress enact legislation to prohibit the state law and require states to adopt alternative measures that ensure equal access to voting?
No, because the 10th Amendment provides states with key authority to regulate their election processes.
Yes, because the 15th Amendment empowers Congress to enforce voting rights protections through appropriate legislation.
Yes, because the 14th Amendment provides Congress with a mandate in certain situations to review and influence state election laws.
No, because Congress's power is constrained to certain areas, such as the Commerce Clause, which does not extend to voting regulations.
Congress is empowered under the 15th Amendment to enact laws targeting state practices that abridge voting rights based on race or color. Where such laws disproportionately impact minority voters, Congress can respond with appropriate legislation as long as it directly addresses the identified harm. Incorrect answers either overstate state authority, misapply the Commerce Clause, or mischaracterize the 14th Amendment as the central constitutional provision governing voting rights, which is more directly addressed by the 15th Amendment in this context.
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