Question 1

The__________ banned slavery in the territories that were north of the southern border of Missouri.

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  Indian Citizenship Act 
C)  Kansas-Nebraska Act 
D)  Mississippi Compromise 
E)  Missouri Compromise 
A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  Indian Citizenship Act 
C)  Kansas-Nebraska Act 
D)  Mississippi Compromise 
E)  Missouri Compromise E

Question 2

The expectation that citizens may not be discriminated against on account race, gender, or national background and should have an equal chance to succeed in life is called

Accepted Answer

A)  equality of opportunity. 
B)  equality of chance. 
C)  equality of outcome. 
D)  equality of circumstance. 
E)  equality of government. 
A)  equality of opportunity. 
B)  equality of chance. 
C)  equality of outcome. 
D)  equality of circumstance. 
E)  equality of government. A

Question 3

Discuss the importance of the Fourteenth Amendment in eliminating public and private discrimination.

Accepted Answer

The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is a crucial piece of legislation that has played a significant role in eliminating public and private discrimination. Ratified in 1868, the amendment addresses the equal protection and due process rights of all citizens, and has been instrumental in shaping civil rights law in the United States.

One of the key provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment is the Equal Protection Clause, which prohibits states from denying any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. This has been used to challenge discriminatory practices in both public and private spheres, such as segregation in schools, housing, and public accommodations. The amendment has also been invoked in cases involving employment discrimination and unequal treatment under the law.

Additionally, the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment has been used to challenge discriminatory practices in the criminal justice system, ensuring that all individuals are afforded fair treatment and legal protections regardless of their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

The Fourteenth Amendment has been a cornerstone of civil rights legislation and has been used to advance the cause of equality and justice for marginalized communities. It has provided a legal framework for challenging discriminatory practices in both public and private institutions, and has been a powerful tool in the fight against systemic discrimination.

In conclusion, the Fourteenth Amendment has been crucial in eliminating public and private discrimination by establishing the legal foundation for challenging unequal treatment and advocating for equal protection under the law. Its impact has been far-reaching, and it continues to be a vital tool in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality in the United States.

Question 4

The__________ Amendment, in addition to guaranteeing that no state shall deny any person due process of law, prohibits states from denying any person the equal protection of the law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Twelfth 
B)  Thirteenth 
C)  Fourteenth 
D)  Fifteenth 
E)  Sixteenth 
A)  Twelfth 
B)  Thirteenth 
C)  Fourteenth 
D)  Fifteenth 
E)  Sixteenth

Question 5

The Courts use ________ as the lowest level of scrutiny for general claims of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)  strict scrutiny 
B)  heightened scrutiny 
C)  rational basis 
D)  state action 
E)  rigid scrutiny 
A)  strict scrutiny 
B)  heightened scrutiny 
C)  rational basis 
D)  state action 
E)  rigid scrutiny

Question 6

The modern homosexual civil rights movement first received widespread national attention when

Accepted Answer

A)  the Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Windsor. 
B)  President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act. 
C)  police raided the Stonewall Inn. 
D)  a Kentucky government clerk refused to file a marriage certificate. 
E)  Congress enacted a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. 
A)  the Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Windsor. 
B)  President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act. 
C)  police raided the Stonewall Inn. 
D)  a Kentucky government clerk refused to file a marriage certificate. 
E)  Congress enacted a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Question 7

Briefly discuss the nature of voting rights during the United States' first hundred years.

Accepted Answer

During the United States' first hundred

Question 8

In your own words, describe what the Founders meant by "equality."

Accepted Answer

The Founders meant by "equality" that al

Question 9

How were poll taxes used to discriminate?

Accepted Answer

Poll taxes were used to discriminate by

Question 10

In 1996, Congress passed and President Clinton signed the __________ Act, which defines marriage, for the purpose of federal law, as between a man and a woman and declares that states do not have to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.

Accepted Answer

A)  Marriage Protection 
B)  Civil Rights 
C)  Defense of Marriage 
D)  Full Faith and Credit 
E)  Don't Ask, Don't Tell 
A)  Marriage Protection 
B)  Civil Rights 
C)  Defense of Marriage 
D)  Full Faith and Credit 
E)  Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Question 11

The Indian Removal Act of 1830, created the forcible removal of Native Americans to

Accepted Answer

A)  western territories. 
B)  other countries. 
C)  internment camps. 
D)  reservations. 
E)  Florida. 
A)  western territories. 
B)  other countries. 
C)  internment camps. 
D)  reservations. 
E)  Florida.

Question 12

The Court has created three standards of review to determine if a law is discriminatory. The toughest of these standards is

Accepted Answer

A)  heightened scrutiny. 
B)  strict scrutiny. 
C)  elevated scrutiny. 
D)  rational basis. 
E)  normal basis. 
A)  heightened scrutiny. 
B)  strict scrutiny. 
C)  elevated scrutiny. 
D)  rational basis. 
E)  normal basis.

Question 13

In 1789, only __________ allowed women the right to vote, provided the women met the state's property requirements. This right was rescinded in 1807.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alabama 
B)  Connecticut 
C)  New Jersey 
D)  Virginia 
E)  Wyoming 
A)  Alabama 
B)  Connecticut 
C)  New Jersey 
D)  Virginia 
E)  Wyoming

Question 14

What is the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges ?

Accepted Answer

The significance of the Supreme Court de

Question 15

By August 1920, with effective lobbying by suffragist groups, three-quarters of the states ratified the __________ Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote in the November 1920 presidential election.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirteenth 
B)  Fourteenth 
C)  Fifteenth 
D)  Nineteenth 
E)  Twenty-First 
A)  Thirteenth 
B)  Fourteenth 
C)  Fifteenth 
D)  Nineteenth 
E)  Twenty-First

Question 16

The Court reviews laws that discriminate against legal immigrants using strict scrutiny, but reviews laws that discriminate against undocumented workers under the

Accepted Answer

A)  rational basis standard. 
B)  intermediate standard. 
C)  maximum standard. 
D)  semi-scrutiny standard. 
E)  strictest scrutiny standard. 
A)  rational basis standard. 
B)  intermediate standard. 
C)  maximum standard. 
D)  semi-scrutiny standard. 
E)  strictest scrutiny standard.

Question 17

Detail the Supreme Court's ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford .

Accepted Answer

In the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, t

Question 18

How many states allow prison inmates to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 state 
B)  2 states 
C)  10 states 
D)  no states 
E)  all states 
A)  1 state 
B)  2 states 
C)  10 states 
D)  no states 
E)  all states

Question 19

Which of the following prohibited slavery in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Article V 
B)  Article IV 
C)  the Fifteenth Amendment 
D)  the Tenth Amendment 
E)  the Thirteenth Amendment 
A)  Article V 
B)  Article IV 
C)  the Fifteenth Amendment 
D)  the Tenth Amendment 
E)  the Thirteenth Amendment

Question 20

In March 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. organized a voting rights march from __________, where the Alabama police, under the authority of Governor George Wallace, beat the marchers with whips, nightsticks, and cattle prods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Montgomery to Selma 
B)  Washington, D.C. to Selma 
C)  Montgomery to Washington, D.C. 
D)  Selma to Montgomery 
E)  Selma to Washington, D.C. 
A)  Montgomery to Selma 
B)  Washington, D.C. to Selma 
C)  Montgomery to Washington, D.C. 
D)  Selma to Montgomery 
E)  Selma to Washington, D.C.

The__________ banned slavery in the territories that were north of the southern border of Missouri.

The expectation that citizens may not be discriminated against on account race, gender, or national background and should have an equal chance to succeed in life is called

Discuss the importance of the Fourteenth Amendment in eliminating public and private discrimination.

The__________ Amendment, in addition to guaranteeing that no state shall deny any person due process of law, prohibits states from denying any person the equal protection of the law.

The Courts use ________ as the lowest level of scrutiny for general claims of discrimination.

The modern homosexual civil rights movement first received widespread national attention when

Briefly discuss the nature of voting rights during the United States' first hundred years.

In your own words, describe what the Founders meant by "equality."

How were poll taxes used to discriminate?

In 1996, Congress passed and President Clinton signed the __________ Act, which defines marriage, for the purpose of federal law, as between a man and a woman and declares that states do not have to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.

The Indian Removal Act of 1830, created the forcible removal of Native Americans to

The Court has created three standards of review to determine if a law is discriminatory. The toughest of these standards is

In 1789, only __________ allowed women the right to vote, provided the women met the state's property requirements. This right was rescinded in 1807.

What is the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges ?

By August 1920, with effective lobbying by suffragist groups, three-quarters of the states ratified the __________ Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote in the November 1920 presidential election.

The Court reviews laws that discriminate against legal immigrants using strict scrutiny, but reviews laws that discriminate against undocumented workers under the

Detail the Supreme Court's ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford .

How many states allow prison inmates to vote?

Which of the following prohibited slavery in the U.S.?

In March 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. organized a voting rights march from __________, where the Alabama police, under the authority of Governor George Wallace, beat the marchers with whips, nightsticks, and cattle prods.

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Exam 5: Civil Rights

The__________ banned slavery in the territories that were north of the southern border of Missouri.

The expectation that citizens may not be discriminated against on account race, gender, or national background and should have an equal chance to succeed in life is called

Discuss the importance of the Fourteenth Amendment in eliminating public and private discrimination.

The__________ Amendment, in addition to guaranteeing that no state shall deny any person due process of law, prohibits states from denying any person the equal protection of the law.

The Courts use ________ as the lowest level of scrutiny for general claims of discrimination.

The modern homosexual civil rights movement first received widespread national attention when

Briefly discuss the nature of voting rights during the United States' first hundred years.

In your own words, describe what the Founders meant by "equality."

How were poll taxes used to discriminate?

In 1996, Congress passed and President Clinton signed the __________ Act, which defines marriage, for the purpose of federal law, as between a man and a woman and declares that states do not have to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.

The Indian Removal Act of 1830, created the forcible removal of Native Americans to

The Court has created three standards of review to determine if a law is discriminatory. The toughest of these standards is

In 1789, only __________ allowed women the right to vote, provided the women met the state's property requirements. This right was rescinded in 1807.

What is the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges ?

By August 1920, with effective lobbying by suffragist groups, three-quarters of the states ratified the __________ Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote in the November 1920 presidential election.

The Court reviews laws that discriminate against legal immigrants using strict scrutiny, but reviews laws that discriminate against undocumented workers under the

Detail the Supreme Court's ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford .

How many states allow prison inmates to vote?

Which of the following prohibited slavery in the U.S.?

In March 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. organized a voting rights march from __________, where the Alabama police, under the authority of Governor George Wallace, beat the marchers with whips, nightsticks, and cattle prods.

Gateways to American Democracy

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Public Opinion

The News and Social Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Elections and Campaigns

Voting and Participation

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Economic Domestic and Foreign Policy

Filters