Explain the importance of the Voting Rights Act of 1964

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, enacted July 2, 1964) is a landmark civil rights and labor law in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and later sexual orientation and gender identity. It prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools and public accommodations, and employment discrimination.

a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal. this may result in the adoption of a new law.