two provisions of the voting rights act of 1965
"General provisions", which apply nationwide, and "special provisions", which apply to only certain states and local governments.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
"general provisions", which apply nationwide, and "special provisions", which apply to only certain states and local governments. 
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Voting Rights Act of 1965 [SEP] Provisions
The act contains two types of provisions: "general provisions", which apply nationwide, and "special provisions", which apply to only certain states and local governments. Most provisions are designed to protect the voting rights of racial and language minorities. The term "language minority" means "persons who are American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Natives or of Spanish heritage." The act's provisions have been colored by numerous judicial interpretations and congressional amendments.