Question 1

Brown v. Board of Education is an example of civil disobedience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The anti-Iraq war movement

Accepted Answer

A)  continues to gain support in the US Senate. 
B)  has not been particularly successful in achieving its aims. 
C)  is one of the few that did not use protests to convey their political message. 
D)  has recently transformed into an anti war on terrorism movement. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  continues to gain support in the US Senate. 
B)  has not been particularly successful in achieving its aims. 
C)  is one of the few that did not use protests to convey their political message. 
D)  has recently transformed into an anti war on terrorism movement. 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

Religious fundamentalist movements have occurred at several different moments in American history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Meetings of small groups of women designed to raise awareness of discrimination against women and to encourage involvement in movement activities are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  protest groups. 
B)  consciousness-raising groups 
C)  pressure groups. 
D)  consent groups. 
E)  politics-raising groups. 
A)  protest groups. 
B)  consciousness-raising groups 
C)  pressure groups. 
D)  consent groups. 
E)  politics-raising groups.

Question 5

Which of the following statements applies to social movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social movements fit well in a democracy because they use disruptive tactics to further the interests of a minority. 
B)  Social movements undermine democracy because they often decrease the level of popular involvement and interest in politics. 
C)  Social movements are undemocratic because they prevent those without substantial resources to enter the game of politics. 
D)  Social movements usually start with a large majority of people. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Social movements fit well in a democracy because they use disruptive tactics to further the interests of a minority. 
B)  Social movements undermine democracy because they often decrease the level of popular involvement and interest in politics. 
C)  Social movements are undemocratic because they prevent those without substantial resources to enter the game of politics. 
D)  Social movements usually start with a large majority of people. 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Social movements are loosely organized collections of ordinary people, working outside established institutions, using unconventional and often disruptive methods, act to get their voices heard by the public at large, the news media and leaders of major institutions, and government officials, in order to promote, resist, or undo some social change

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Since ________ is usually a problem for social movements, they rely more on members, energy, commitment, and organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since ________ is usually a problem for...

Question 8

Social movements are generally the political instruments of

Accepted Answer

A)  the minority political party. 
B)  political insiders. 
C)  the upper middle class. 
D)  excluded groups and political outsiders. 
E)  the young. 
A)  the minority political party. 
B)  political insiders. 
C)  the upper middle class. 
D)  excluded groups and political outsiders. 
E)  the young.

Question 9

Which of these statements supports the idea that social movements make American politics more democratic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social movements represent a way by which political outsiders and the politically powerless can become players in the political game. 
B)  Social movements are the tool of small minorities, who force elected officials to respond to their demands because of the tangible threat of social disruption. 
C)  Because social movements often defy the law, they create an opportunity for a democracy to reevaluate the standards that it holds dear. 
D)  A society that depends on social movements to bring about change increases its chances that these movements will soon be part of the election cycle. 
E)  Because our Constitution favors and encourages continual change to move closer and closer to a democracy, social movements help drive those changes that the Constitution requires. 
A)  Social movements represent a way by which political outsiders and the politically powerless can become players in the political game. 
B)  Social movements are the tool of small minorities, who force elected officials to respond to their demands because of the tangible threat of social disruption. 
C)  Because social movements often defy the law, they create an opportunity for a democracy to reevaluate the standards that it holds dear. 
D)  A society that depends on social movements to bring about change increases its chances that these movements will soon be part of the election cycle. 
E)  Because our Constitution favors and encourages continual change to move closer and closer to a democracy, social movements help drive those changes that the Constitution requires.

Question 10

How might social movements contribute to democracy in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social movements focus on single issues and therefore narrow the scope of the conflict. 
B)  Social movements can achieve their goals by convincing a large number of people their cause is just. 
C)  Social movements allow only those with a stake in society to enter discussions about which policies society should pursue. 
D)  Social movements force the majority to bow to pressure in order to avoid violence and confrontation. 
E)  Social movements encourage the government to grant minority groups privileges without media publicity. 
A)  Social movements focus on single issues and therefore narrow the scope of the conflict. 
B)  Social movements can achieve their goals by convincing a large number of people their cause is just. 
C)  Social movements allow only those with a stake in society to enter discussions about which policies society should pursue. 
D)  Social movements force the majority to bow to pressure in order to avoid violence and confrontation. 
E)  Social movements encourage the government to grant minority groups privileges without media publicity.

Question 11

The labor movement is not considered a social movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ________ movement was active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This movement used disruptive tactics, education, and lobbying tactics to win voting rights for women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ movement was active in the...

Question 13

The ________ movement has been an effort by working people, stretching from the post-Civil War period to the present, to protect jobs, to ensure decent wages and benefits, and to guarantee a healthy work environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Workingmen's 
B)  Economic Democracy 
C)  labor 
D)  Bread and Roses 
E)  women's 
A)  Workingmen's 
B)  Economic Democracy 
C)  labor 
D)  Bread and Roses 
E)  women's

Question 14

The struggle for women's suffrage began in the

Accepted Answer

A)  1960s. 
B)  1970s. 
C)  1800s. 
D)  1700s. 
E)  1900s. 
A)  1960s. 
B)  1970s. 
C)  1800s. 
D)  1700s. 
E)  1900s.

Question 15

As a result of the Civil Rights movement,

Accepted Answer

A)  white elected officials began to court the black vote. 
B)  the number of black elected officials decreased due to a white backlash. 
C)  the gap between black and white income narrowed considerably. 
D)  housing discrimination mostly disappeared. 
E)  local politics became more egalitarian. 
A)  white elected officials began to court the black vote. 
B)  the number of black elected officials decreased due to a white backlash. 
C)  the gap between black and white income narrowed considerably. 
D)  housing discrimination mostly disappeared. 
E)  local politics became more egalitarian.

Question 16

In a perfect democracy, social movements would still be necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following was a result of the Civil Rights movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of African American elected officials increased. 
B)  The doctrine of "separate but equal" was enforced. 
C)  Housing segregation decreased dramatically. 
D)  African Americans gained equal access to education and health care. 
A)  The number of African American elected officials increased. 
B)  The doctrine of "separate but equal" was enforced. 
C)  Housing segregation decreased dramatically. 
D)  African Americans gained equal access to education and health care.

Question 18

The civil rights movement peaked in the 1960s

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The antiglobalization movement is concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  food safety. 
B)  income inequality. 
C)  labor rights. 
D)  unfair trade. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  food safety. 
B)  income inequality. 
C)  labor rights. 
D)  unfair trade. 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

Social movements rarely attempt to influence the political fortunes of elected leaders because they operate outside the conventional political arena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Brown v. Board of Education is an example of civil disobedience.

The anti-Iraq war movement

Religious fundamentalist movements have occurred at several different moments in American history.

Meetings of small groups of women designed to raise awareness of discrimination against women and to encourage involvement in movement activities are also known as

Which of the following statements applies to social movements?

Since ________ is usually a problem for social movements, they rely more on members, energy, commitment, and organization.

Social movements are generally the political instruments of

Which of these statements supports the idea that social movements make American politics more democratic?

How might social movements contribute to democracy in the United States?

The labor movement is not considered a social movement.

The ________ movement was active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This movement used disruptive tactics, education, and lobbying tactics to win voting rights for women.

The ________ movement has been an effort by working people, stretching from the post-Civil War period to the present, to protect jobs, to ensure decent wages and benefits, and to guarantee a healthy work environment.

The struggle for women's suffrage began in the

As a result of the Civil Rights movement,

In a perfect democracy, social movements would still be necessary.

Which of the following was a result of the Civil Rights movement?

The civil rights movement peaked in the 1960s

The antiglobalization movement is concerned with

Social movements rarely attempt to influence the political fortunes of elected leaders because they operate outside the conventional political arena.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 8: Social Movements

Brown v. Board of Education is an example of civil disobedience.

The anti-Iraq war movement

Religious fundamentalist movements have occurred at several different moments in American history.

Meetings of small groups of women designed to raise awareness of discrimination against women and to encourage involvement in movement activities are also known as

Which of the following statements applies to social movements?

Since ________ is usually a problem for social movements, they rely more on members, energy, commitment, and organization.

Social movements are generally the political instruments of

Which of these statements supports the idea that social movements make American politics more democratic?

How might social movements contribute to democracy in the United States?

The labor movement is not considered a social movement.

The ________ movement was active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This movement used disruptive tactics, education, and lobbying tactics to win voting rights for women.

The ________ movement has been an effort by working people, stretching from the post-Civil War period to the present, to protect jobs, to ensure decent wages and benefits, and to guarantee a healthy work environment.

The struggle for women's suffrage began in the

As a result of the Civil Rights movement,

In a perfect democracy, social movements would still be necessary.

Which of the following was a result of the Civil Rights movement?

The civil rights movement peaked in the 1960s

The antiglobalization movement is concerned with

Social movements rarely attempt to influence the political fortunes of elected leaders because they operate outside the conventional political arena.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters