Question 1

The Rehabilitation Act was the initial legislation passed by Congress in 1973 to _________. 
A) prevent the glass ceiling phenomenon at work places 
B) prevent instances of reverse discriminations 
C) protect same-sex marriages 
D) protect persons with disabilities

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Question 2

In the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)  case, the U.S. Supreme Court:

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A)   invalidated all affirmative action programs nationwide, deeming them unconstitutional.
B)   ruled that race cannot be the sole factor for deciding university admissions.
C)   ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage in every state.
D)   ruled that every organization should set upaffirmative programs.
E)   stated that discriminatory laws must be narrowly tailored to meet a compelling government interest.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of de jure segregation?

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A)   It results from social and economic inequality between men and women.
B)   It is based on intellectual differences in people.
C)   It occurs because of social and economic conditions and residential patterns.
D)   It is a form of discrimination between Asian Americans and African Americans resulting from a difference in lifestyle.
E)   It is sanctioned by government agencies.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

In the 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka , the Supreme Court unanimously held that:

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A)   segregation laws do not violate the equal protection clause if separate facilities for blacks are equal to those for whites.
B)   segregation by race in public education is unconstitutional.
C)   railroads are required to provide separate railway cars for African Americans.
D)   interfering with anyone ' s right to vote in any election is illegal.
E)   lower courts and government authorities cannot issue busing orders to end de facto segregation.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The state of Curisio passes a law that allows the state government to prohibit the release of written content by minority groups. If this were a law in the United States, it would most likely be subject to the _____.

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A)   strict scrutiny standard
B)   intermediate scrutiny standard
C)   Lemon test
D)   ordinary scrutiny standard
E)   rational basis testF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

A law will be subject to strict scrutiny if it:

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A)   involves denying voting rights to minors and illegal immigrants.
B)   requires eligible voters to register online.
C)   encompasses suspect classification.
D)   requires agencies to adopt affirmative action programs.
E)   permits marriage between same-sex members.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Both de jure segregation and de facto segregation are _________. 
A) forms of racial segregation 
B) dependent on professional differences 
C) types of reverse discrimination 
D) directed toward Asian Americans

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Question 8

Which of the following is a provision of the Thirteenth Amendment?

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A)   It granted freedom to slaves.
B)   It guaranteed equal protection to all under the law.
C)   It stated that voting rights could not be abridged on account of race.
D)   It protected criminals from unreasonable punishment.
E)   It protected the rights of illegitimate children.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of the Northwest Ordinance passed by Congress under the Articles of Confederation in 1787?

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A)   It declared that Native American languages are unique and should be encouraged.
B)   It released Native American slaves from prison.
C)   It granted the federal government the authority to imprison Native Americans.
D)   It banned Native Americans from having gambling operations.
E)   It stated that property would not be taken from Native Americans without their consent.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

_____ are known as a "model minority" in the United States.

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A)   Arab Americans
B)   Italian Americans
C)   American Indians
D)   Asian Americans
E)   Latin AmericansF) B) and D)
G) C) and D) D

Question 11

Discuss the women's suffrage movement in the United States to attain voting rights for women.

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Question 12

Layla, an African American woman, is prevented from entering a public library because of the Jim Crow laws that prohibited blacks from using public facilities in the 1880s. This is an example of _____.

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A)   reverse discrimination
B)   civil disobedience
C)   de facto segregation
D)   de jure segregation
E)   affirmative actionF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of Hispanic populations in the United States ?

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A)   They have the highest level of political participation after the whites.
B)   They represent the most highly skilled immigrant groups in American history.
C)   The Hispanic group consists of Mexican Americans.
D)   They constitute the smallest ethnic minority in the United States.
E)   The Puerto Rican section of the Hispanic population demonstrates unwavering loyalty toward the Republican Party.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Identify an accurate statement about voting rights in the history of American politics.

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A)   Literary tests were tactics used by the state to encourage African Americans to vote.
B)   The grandfather clause was a technique used to disenfranchise black voters.
C)   The Sixteenth Amendment explicitly denied African Americans the right to vote.
D)   The white primary law prevented whites from voting in Democratic primary elections.
E)   The poll tax limited voting to those whose ancestors could vote after the Civil War.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E) B

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of the glass ceiling?

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A)   It is applicable only to African Americans.
B)   It prevents women from rising to positions of power at workplaces.
C)   It is an upper limit on the number of seats in the Senate reserved for women.
D)   It is an invisible barrier to the career growth of outsourced employees.
E)   It prevents independent candidates from contesting elections.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

In the 1880s and 1890s, the white primary prevented white Americans from voting in Democratic primary elections.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the tests or standards used to determine whether a law violates the equal protection clause.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of the feminist movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   The feminist movement only consisted of members from the National Organization for Women.
B)   The campaigns initiated by the feminist movement to change laws affecting women were unsuccessful.
C)   The movement won passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution in the 1960s.
D)   The main goal of the feminist movement was to combat racial discrimination.
E)   The people participating in the feminist movement fought for women's right to have an abortion.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

In 2016, the right to serve openly in the military was extended to _________. 
A) transgender individuals 
B) lesbians 
C) gay men 
D) heterosexual individuals

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The African American residents of a street were prohibited from entering the local park. In protest, a group of African American residents entered the park and refused to leave till the municipality agreed to their demands. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   reverse discrimination
B)   civil disobedience
C)   intermediate scrutiny
D)   hostile environment harassment
E)   affirmative actionF) C) and D)
G) A) and E) B

Exam 5: Civil Rights

The Rehabilitation Act was the initial legislation passed by Congress in 1973 to _________. A) prevent the glass ceiling phenomenon at work places B) prevent instances of reverse discriminations C) protect same-sex marriages D) protect persons with disabilities

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In the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978) case, the U.S. Supreme Court:

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Which of the following statements is true of de jure segregation?

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In the 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka , the Supreme Court unanimously held that:

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The state of Curisio passes a law that allows the state government to prohibit the release of written content by minority groups. If this were a law in the United States, it would most likely be subject to the _____.

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A law will be subject to strict scrutiny if it:

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Both de jure segregation and de facto segregation are _________. A) forms of racial segregation B) dependent on professional differences C) types of reverse discrimination D) directed toward Asian Americans

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Which of the following is a provision of the Thirteenth Amendment?

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Which of the following statements is true of the Northwest Ordinance passed by Congress under the Articles of Confederation in 1787?

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_____ are known as a "model minority" in the United States.

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Discuss the women's suffrage movement in the United States to attain voting rights for women.

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Layla, an African American woman, is prevented from entering a public library because of the Jim Crow laws that prohibited blacks from using public facilities in the 1880s. This is an example of _____.

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Which of the following statements is true of Hispanic populations in the United States ?

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Identify an accurate statement about voting rights in the history of American politics.

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Which of the following statements is true of the glass ceiling?

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In the 1880s and 1890s, the white primary prevented white Americans from voting in Democratic primary elections.

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Describe the tests or standards used to determine whether a law violates the equal protection clause.

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Which of the following statements is true of the feminist movement?

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In 2016, the right to serve openly in the military was extended to _________. A) transgender individuals B) lesbians C) gay men D) heterosexual individuals

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The African American residents of a street were prohibited from entering the local park. In protest, a group of African American residents entered the park and refused to leave till the municipality agreed to their demands. This is an example of _____.

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