6. Read these sentences from the text:
"Along with the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act was one of the most expansive pieces of
civil rights legislation in American history. Its effects greatly reduced the disparity between
black and white voters in the U. S. and allowed a greater number of African Americans to enter
political life at the local, state and national level."
Based on this evidence, what is the meaning of the word "expansive" in this excerpt?
A. forgotten or neglected
B. focused or targeted
C. limited or narrow
D. far-reaching or comprehensive