Question 1

In many southern states, literacy tests were used to discriminate against African Americans who wanted to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In _____________ the Court ruled that the law school made "special efforts" to achieve racial and ethnic diversity; but unlike the undergraduate program, it did not use a point system based in part on race.

Accepted Answer

A) University of California Regents v.Bakke 
B) Grutter v.Bollinger 
C) Gratz v.Bollinger 
D) Romer v.California 
E) Griswold v.California 
A) University of California Regents v.Bakke 
B) Grutter v.Bollinger 
C) Gratz v.Bollinger 
D) Romer v.California 
E) Griswold v.California

Question 3

According to Table 16-2 the Civil Rights Act of 1957

Accepted Answer

A) makes it a federal crime to prevent persons from voting in federal elections. 
B) bars discrimination in employment or in public accommodations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
C) authorizes the appointment of federal examiners to register voters in areas with a history of discrimination. 
D) prohibits job discrimination against workers or job applicants aged 40 through 65 and prohibits mandatory retirement. 
E) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in the sale or rental of most housing. 
A) makes it a federal crime to prevent persons from voting in federal elections. 
B) bars discrimination in employment or in public accommodations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
C) authorizes the appointment of federal examiners to register voters in areas with a history of discrimination. 
D) prohibits job discrimination against workers or job applicants aged 40 through 65 and prohibits mandatory retirement. 
E) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in the sale or rental of most housing.

Question 4

Korematsu v.United States resulted in the decision that overruled Abraham Lincoln's use of military courts to try civilians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During World War I blacks began migrating to northern cities to seek jobs in war factories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Table 16-2 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act 1967

Accepted Answer

A) makes it a federal crime to prevent persons from voting in federal elections. 
B) bars discrimination in employment or in public accommodations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
C) authorizes the appointment of federal examiners to register voters in areas with a history of discrimination. 
D) prohibits job discrimination against workers or job applicants aged 40 through 65 and prohibits mandatory retirement. 
E) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in the sale or rental of most housing. 
A) makes it a federal crime to prevent persons from voting in federal elections. 
B) bars discrimination in employment or in public accommodations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
C) authorizes the appointment of federal examiners to register voters in areas with a history of discrimination. 
D) prohibits job discrimination against workers or job applicants aged 40 through 65 and prohibits mandatory retirement. 
E) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in the sale or rental of most housing.

Question 7

Remedial actions designed to overcome the effects of discrimination against women and minorities is known as affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dual citizenship refers to having citizenship from more than one country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Strict scrutiny is a standard developed by the courts to test the constitutionality of a law; when applied, a law is constitutional as long as it meets a reasonable government interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The economic situation of lower-income African Americans as compared to whites has

Accepted Answer

A) improved greatly in terms of wages but not employment. 
B) improved greatly in terms of employment but not wages. 
C) not improved very much since the 1960s. 
D) improved in both the areas of wages and employment. 
E) None of the above 
A) improved greatly in terms of wages but not employment. 
B) improved greatly in terms of employment but not wages. 
C) not improved very much since the 1960s. 
D) improved in both the areas of wages and employment. 
E) None of the above

Question 11

____________________ consists of programs developed to provide equal opportunities in areas such as employment and education to women, minorities, and members of traditionally disadvantaged groups.

Accepted Answer

A) Affirmative action 
B) A system of quotas 
C) Reverse discrimination 
D) Equal opportunity 
E) None of the above 
A) Affirmative action 
B) A system of quotas 
C) Reverse discrimination 
D) Equal opportunity 
E) None of the above

Question 12

According to Table 16-2 the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Accepted Answer

A) makes it a federal crime to prevent persons from voting in federal elections. 
B) bars discrimination in employment or in public accommodations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
C) authorizes the appointment of federal examiners to register voters in areas with a history of discrimination. 
D) prohibits job discrimination against workers or job applicants aged 40 through 65 and prohibits mandatory retirement. 
E) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in the sale or rental of most housing. 
A) makes it a federal crime to prevent persons from voting in federal elections. 
B) bars discrimination in employment or in public accommodations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
C) authorizes the appointment of federal examiners to register voters in areas with a history of discrimination. 
D) prohibits job discrimination against workers or job applicants aged 40 through 65 and prohibits mandatory retirement. 
E) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in the sale or rental of most housing.

Question 13

_____________ is a standard developed by the courts to test the constitutionality of certain laws.When applied, a law is constitutional as long as it meets a reasonable government interest.

Accepted Answer

A) Rational basis 
B) Strict scrutiny 
C) Heightened scrutiny 
D) Suspect class 
E) Legitimate basis 
A) Rational basis 
B) Strict scrutiny 
C) Heightened scrutiny 
D) Suspect class 
E) Legitimate basis

Question 14

Women's suffrage is the right of women to receive equal treatment in all areas of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Plessy v.Ferguson (1896), the Supreme Court endorsed the view that racial segregation did NOT constitute discrimination if equal accommodations were provided for the members of both races.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true of members of the Hispanic population in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Most speak only Spanish 
B) They live primarily in California and Texas 
C) Their political influence is not proportionate to their numbers 
D) They have experienced discrimination in employment, housing, education and access to public accommodations 
E) None of the above.All are true of the Hispanic population in the United States. 
A) Most speak only Spanish 
B) They live primarily in California and Texas 
C) Their political influence is not proportionate to their numbers 
D) They have experienced discrimination in employment, housing, education and access to public accommodations 
E) None of the above.All are true of the Hispanic population in the United States.

Question 17

____________ is remedial action designed to overcome the effects of discrimination against minorities and women.

Accepted Answer

A) Social Security 
B) Repatriation 
C) Affirmative action 
D) Civil Rights 
E) Naturalization 
A) Social Security 
B) Repatriation 
C) Affirmative action 
D) Civil Rights 
E) Naturalization

Question 18

Civil rights are remedial actions designed to overcome the effects of discrimination against minorities and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Grutter v.Bollinger (2003) reaffirmed Bakke on the permissibility of affirmative action programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Fundamental rights refer to

Accepted Answer

A) human rights. 
B) civil rights. 
C) protected rights. 
D) rights explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the Constitution. 
E) Both A and B 
A) human rights. 
B) civil rights. 
C) protected rights. 
D) rights explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the Constitution. 
E) Both A and B

Exam 16: Civil Rights

In many southern states, literacy tests were used to discriminate against African Americans who wanted to vote.

In _____________ the Court ruled that the law school made "special efforts" to achieve racial and ethnic diversity; but unlike the undergraduate program, it did not use a point system based in part on race.

According to Table 16-2 the Civil Rights Act of 1957

Korematsu v.United States resulted in the decision that overruled Abraham Lincoln's use of military courts to try civilians.

During World War I blacks began migrating to northern cities to seek jobs in war factories.

According to Table 16-2 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act 1967

Remedial actions designed to overcome the effects of discrimination against women and minorities is known as affirmative action.

Dual citizenship refers to having citizenship from more than one country.

Strict scrutiny is a standard developed by the courts to test the constitutionality of a law; when applied, a law is constitutional as long as it meets a reasonable government interest.

The economic situation of lower-income African Americans as compared to whites has

____________________ consists of programs developed to provide equal opportunities in areas such as employment and education to women, minorities, and members of traditionally disadvantaged groups.

According to Table 16-2 the Civil Rights Act of 1964

_____________ is a standard developed by the courts to test the constitutionality of certain laws.When applied, a law is constitutional as long as it meets a reasonable government interest.

Women's suffrage is the right of women to receive equal treatment in all areas of government.

In Plessy v.Ferguson (1896), the Supreme Court endorsed the view that racial segregation did NOT constitute discrimination if equal accommodations were provided for the members of both races.

Which of the following is NOT true of members of the Hispanic population in the United States?

____________ is remedial action designed to overcome the effects of discrimination against minorities and women.

Civil rights are remedial actions designed to overcome the effects of discrimination against minorities and women.

Grutter v.Bollinger (2003) reaffirmed Bakke on the permissibility of affirmative action programs.

Fundamental rights refer to

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

Political Culture and Ideology

The US political Landscape

Political Parties

Public Opinion, Participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and US politics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Public Policy

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign Defense Policy

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

Staffing and Financing State and Local Governments

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