Question 1

Civil rights include all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) rights that people are entitled to because they are a member of society 
B) rights that are protected by law 
C) rights that are guaranteed by law 
D) rights that are enforced through law 
E) rights that are inherited 
A) rights that people are entitled to because they are a member of society 
B) rights that are protected by law 
C) rights that are guaranteed by law 
D) rights that are enforced through law 
E) rights that are inherited E

Question 2

The issue of immigration across the border with Mexico and voting rights

Accepted Answer

A) is a new phenomenon 
B) is based on clear boundaries dating back to 1776 
C) dates back to the Mexican-American War 
D) is irrelevant to today's immigrants 
E) is addressed by the DREAM Act 
A) is a new phenomenon 
B) is based on clear boundaries dating back to 1776 
C) dates back to the Mexican-American War 
D) is irrelevant to today's immigrants 
E) is addressed by the DREAM Act C

Question 3

The Constitution and all its amendments include:

Accepted Answer

A) equal rights for women 
B) civil rights for lesbians and gays 
C) the format for public elections 
D) protections for transgender persons 
E) legalized abortion 
A) equal rights for women 
B) civil rights for lesbians and gays 
C) the format for public elections 
D) protections for transgender persons 
E) legalized abortion C

Question 4

In 1972 Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution by an overwhelming margin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The following group is not protected against discrimination by civil rights legislation:

Accepted Answer

A) people with disabilities 
B) women 
C) religious organizations 
D) lesbians and gay men 
E) ethnic groups 
A) people with disabilities 
B) women 
C) religious organizations 
D) lesbians and gay men 
E) ethnic groups

Question 6

Which of the following is false:

Accepted Answer

A) during the 1970's, a majority of Americans supported the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution 
B) the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was ratified by 35 state governments just 3 states short of the number needed for passage 
C) the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was passed in Congress by an overwhelming majority in 1972 
D) the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was first introduced in Congress during the 1920's 
E) the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was finally passed as a part of the Civil Rights Restoration Act in the 1980's 
A) during the 1970's, a majority of Americans supported the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution 
B) the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was ratified by 35 state governments just 3 states short of the number needed for passage 
C) the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was passed in Congress by an overwhelming majority in 1972 
D) the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was first introduced in Congress during the 1920's 
E) the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was finally passed as a part of the Civil Rights Restoration Act in the 1980's

Question 7

The Dawes Act gave Native Americans long overdue civil rights protections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are some of the conflicting values and beliefs regarding immigration and immigrants in the United States?

Accepted Answer

There are several conflicting values and

Question 9

Lesbians, gay, bisexual and transgender people are protected against discrimination in the work place by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Social justice reflects:

Accepted Answer

A) fairness to all 
B) the premise of social welfare 
C) the purpose of all public services 
D) categorical distribution of resources 
E) the will of Congress 
A) fairness to all 
B) the premise of social welfare 
C) the purpose of all public services 
D) categorical distribution of resources 
E) the will of Congress

Question 11

Describe the differences between prejudice, discrimination, and oppression.  Give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice, discrimination, and oppressio

Question 12

Affirmative Action calls for efforts to equalize race and sex imbalances through hiring practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Abortions have always been illegal in America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

After the Civil War, African Americans were poor and lacked access to education because:

Accepted Answer

A) the federal government prohibited land ownership 
B) migration to the north was prohibited 
C) land ownership could only be acquired through birth rights 
D) state and local government policies maintained rules that    economically and socially marginalized former slaves 
E) the Constitution was not amended to protect the civil rights of African           Americans 
A) the federal government prohibited land ownership 
B) migration to the north was prohibited 
C) land ownership could only be acquired through birth rights 
D) state and local government policies maintained rules that    economically and socially marginalized former slaves 
E) the Constitution was not amended to protect the civil rights of African           Americans

Question 15

The basis for civil rights and protections in America is found in the Constitution .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Recognition of citizenship for indigenous people

Accepted Answer

A) Was built into the Constitution 
B) Was given to WW I veterans in recognition of their service 
C) Was given to all following the Civil War 
D) Was given following the first Thanksgiving in recognition of the aid received by the early settlers 
E) Was included in the Bill of Rights 
A) Was built into the Constitution 
B) Was given to WW I veterans in recognition of their service 
C) Was given to all following the Civil War 
D) Was given following the first Thanksgiving in recognition of the aid received by the early settlers 
E) Was included in the Bill of Rights

Question 17

What is institutional racism and how does it affect people in our society?  Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Institutional racism refers to the syste

Question 18

The Bill of Rights is a document separate from the Constitution which outlines civil rights in America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Former slaves gained the right to vote in the late 1800's.  However, African Americans were prohibited from voting through local barriers until the passage of:

Accepted Answer

A) The Civil Rights Act of 1964 
B) The Voting Rights Act of 1965 
C) The 14th Amendment to the Constitution 
D) The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1965 
E) The Civil Right Restoration Act of 1987 
A) The Civil Rights Act of 1964 
B) The Voting Rights Act of 1965 
C) The 14th Amendment to the Constitution 
D) The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1965 
E) The Civil Right Restoration Act of 1987

Question 20

What are the key goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?  How has the actual impact of the legislation been different or the same as the intended impact?

Accepted Answer

The key goals of the Americans with Disa

Civil rights include all but which one of the following?

The issue of immigration across the border with Mexico and voting rights

The Constitution and all its amendments include:

In 1972 Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution by an overwhelming margin.

The following group is not protected against discrimination by civil rights legislation:

Which of the following is false:

The Dawes Act gave Native Americans long overdue civil rights protections.

What are some of the conflicting values and beliefs regarding immigration and immigrants in the United States?

Lesbians, gay, bisexual and transgender people are protected against discrimination in the work place by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Social justice reflects:

Describe the differences between prejudice, discrimination, and oppression. Give examples of each.

Affirmative Action calls for efforts to equalize race and sex imbalances through hiring practices.

Abortions have always been illegal in America.

After the Civil War, African Americans were poor and lacked access to education because:

The basis for civil rights and protections in America is found in the Constitution .

Recognition of citizenship for indigenous people

What is institutional racism and how does it affect people in our society? Give an example.

The Bill of Rights is a document separate from the Constitution which outlines civil rights in America.

Former slaves gained the right to vote in the late 1800's. However, African Americans were prohibited from voting through local barriers until the passage of:

What are the key goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990? How has the actual impact of the legislation been different or the same as the intended impact?

Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Aging and Social Welfare Policy

Children and Families

Health Care Policy

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

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Exam 6: Social Justice and Civil Rights

Civil rights include all but which one of the following?

The issue of immigration across the border with Mexico and voting rights

The Constitution and all its amendments include:

In 1972 Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution by an overwhelming margin.

The following group is not protected against discrimination by civil rights legislation:

Which of the following is false:

The Dawes Act gave Native Americans long overdue civil rights protections.

What are some of the conflicting values and beliefs regarding immigration and immigrants in the United States?

Lesbians, gay, bisexual and transgender people are protected against discrimination in the work place by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Social justice reflects:

Describe the differences between prejudice, discrimination, and oppression. Give examples of each.

Affirmative Action calls for efforts to equalize race and sex imbalances through hiring practices.

Abortions have always been illegal in America.

After the Civil War, African Americans were poor and lacked access to education because:

The basis for civil rights and protections in America is found in the Constitution .

Recognition of citizenship for indigenous people

What is institutional racism and how does it affect people in our society? Give an example.

The Bill of Rights is a document separate from the Constitution which outlines civil rights in America.

Former slaves gained the right to vote in the late 1800's. However, African Americans were prohibited from voting through local barriers until the passage of:

What are the key goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990? How has the actual impact of the legislation been different or the same as the intended impact?

Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Aging and Social Welfare Policy

Children and Families

Health Care Policy

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

Filters