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Which of the following statements best summarizes the 15th Amendment?

A. No state or federal government can take away a citizen's personal liberties.
B. All persons born in the United States are considered citizens of the United States.
C. No state or federal government can pass laws denying a citizen the right to vote.
D. Involuntary servitude or slavery is prohibited in the United States.



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Final answer:

The 15th Amendment prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.


Explanation:

The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibits the United States government, both federal and state, from denying or abridging a citizen's right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment aimed to ensure voting rights for freedmen and prevent discrimination at the polls, particularly regarding race. It was part of the Reconstruction amendments following the Civil War.


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