Question 1

In Smith v.Allwright, it was ruled that "separate but equal" institutions did NOT violate the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Civil rights issues deal with whether or not certain classifications of people are treated equally by government.Which of the following group of individuals does NOT fall into this classification scheme?

Accepted Answer

A) African Americans 
B) Women 
C) Gays 
D) Republicans 
E) All of the above fit the scheme 
A) African Americans 
B) Women 
C) Gays 
D) Republicans 
E) All of the above fit the scheme

Question 3

The restraints of equal protection apply to

Accepted Answer

A) private individuals as well as governments. 
B) actions of governments, not private individuals. 
C) to commercial activities of large corporations. 
D) actions of the federal government only. 
E) All of the above 
A) private individuals as well as governments. 
B) actions of governments, not private individuals. 
C) to commercial activities of large corporations. 
D) actions of the federal government only. 
E) All of the above

Question 4

In Plessy v.Ferguson (1896), the Supreme Court endorsed the view that racial segregation did NOT constitute discrimination if

Accepted Answer

A) there was no intent to discriminate. 
B) it was a private act rather than an act of government. 
C) equal accommodations were provided for the members of both races. 
D) it was a result of de facto segregation. 
E) All of the above 
A) there was no intent to discriminate. 
B) it was a private act rather than an act of government. 
C) equal accommodations were provided for the members of both races. 
D) it was a result of de facto segregation. 
E) All of the above

Question 5

A massive social, economic, and political movement focused on eliminating discrimination began on December 1, 1955 when ____________________ refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus as the law required her to do.

Accepted Answer

A) Rosa Parks 
B) Jane Sullivan 
C) Margaret Banks 
D) Connie Simmons 
E) Elizabeth Cady Stanton 
A) Rosa Parks 
B) Jane Sullivan 
C) Margaret Banks 
D) Connie Simmons 
E) Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Question 6

The equal protection clause that forbids states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws is stated in what amendment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Women won the right to vote with the ratification of what amendment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The first Asians to come to the United States were Japanese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Nearly one-third of Filipino Americans live in New York.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Residence, as understood in the Fourteenth Amendment, means the place a person calls home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Naturalization requires new citizens to do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) be able to read, write, and speak English. 
B) swear to support and defend the Constitution. 
C) promise to bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law. 
D) agree to never renounce their new citizenship. 
E) All of the above are required 
A) be able to read, write, and speak English. 
B) swear to support and defend the Constitution. 
C) promise to bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law. 
D) agree to never renounce their new citizenship. 
E) All of the above are required

Question 12

Native Americans are NOT involved in politics because they lack proper schools and healthcare facilities, which leads to unhealthy lifestyles and early deaths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What act authorized the president to detain and expel citizens of a country with whom we are at war?

Accepted Answer

A) Enemy Alien Act of 1798 
B) Sedition Act of 1900 
C) Terrorism Act of 2004 
D) Patriot Act of 2001 
E) None of the above 
A) Enemy Alien Act of 1798 
B) Sedition Act of 1900 
C) Terrorism Act of 2004 
D) Patriot Act of 2001 
E) None of the above

Question 14

Strict scrutiny is a

Accepted Answer

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. 
B) test that has been applied when a law classifies based on sex; to be upheld, the law must meet an important government interest. 
C) clause in the Fourteenth Amendment that forbids any state to deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. 
D) clause in the Fifth Amendment Prohibiting state governments from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. 
E) test applied by the court when a classification is based on race; the government must show that there is a compelling reason for the law and no other less restrictive way to meet the interest. 
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. 
B) test that has been applied when a law classifies based on sex; to be upheld, the law must meet an important government interest. 
C) clause in the Fourteenth Amendment that forbids any state to deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. 
D) clause in the Fifth Amendment Prohibiting state governments from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. 
E) test applied by the court when a classification is based on race; the government must show that there is a compelling reason for the law and no other less restrictive way to meet the interest.

Question 15

Which standard was developed by the courts to test the constitutionality of a law that differentiates based on age?

Accepted Answer

A) Rational basis test 
B) Due process test 
C) Equal protection test 
D) Strict scrutiny test 
E) Habeas corpus test 
A) Rational basis test 
B) Due process test 
C) Equal protection test 
D) Strict scrutiny test 
E) Habeas corpus test

Question 16

_____________ is a test applied by the court when a classification is based on race; the government must show that there is a compelling reason for the law and no other less restrictive way to meet the 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 17

The Slaughter-House Cases (1873) resulted in the decision that distinguished between the privileges of U.S.citizens and those of state citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The rule imposed by a restaurant to require jackets and ties for male customers does NOT violate the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In 2001 what state became the first big state to have a white minority?

Accepted Answer

A) Texas 
B) Nevada 
C) New Mexico 
D) California 
E) Louisiana 
A) Texas 
B) Nevada 
C) New Mexico 
D) California 
E) Louisiana

Question 20

Which of the following statements is (are) FALSE with regard to equal rights in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Disadvantaged Americans have had to struggle for equal rights. 
B) In legal terms, Americans have attained equal protection under the law. 
C) Minorities in America only receive a small share of America's opportunities. 
D) Minorities receive their fair share of opportunities in America. 
E) All of the above are correct 
A) Disadvantaged Americans have had to struggle for equal rights. 
B) In legal terms, Americans have attained equal protection under the law. 
C) Minorities in America only receive a small share of America's opportunities. 
D) Minorities receive their fair share of opportunities in America. 
E) All of the above are correct

Exam 16: Civil Rights

In Smith v.Allwright, it was ruled that "separate but equal" institutions did NOT violate the Constitution.

Civil rights issues deal with whether or not certain classifications of people are treated equally by government.Which of the following group of individuals does NOT fall into this classification scheme?

The restraints of equal protection apply to

In Plessy v.Ferguson (1896), the Supreme Court endorsed the view that racial segregation did NOT constitute discrimination if

A massive social, economic, and political movement focused on eliminating discrimination began on December 1, 1955 when ____________________ refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus as the law required her to do.

The equal protection clause that forbids states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws is stated in what amendment?

Women won the right to vote with the ratification of what amendment?

The first Asians to come to the United States were Japanese.

Nearly one-third of Filipino Americans live in New York.

Residence, as understood in the Fourteenth Amendment, means the place a person calls home.

Naturalization requires new citizens to do all of the following EXCEPT

Native Americans are NOT involved in politics because they lack proper schools and healthcare facilities, which leads to unhealthy lifestyles and early deaths.

What act authorized the president to detain and expel citizens of a country with whom we are at war?

Strict scrutiny is a

Which standard was developed by the courts to test the constitutionality of a law that differentiates based on age?

_____________ is a test applied by the court when a classification is based on race; the government must show that there is a compelling reason for the law and no other less restrictive way to meet the interest.

The Slaughter-House Cases (1873) resulted in the decision that distinguished between the privileges of U.S.citizens and those of state citizens.

The rule imposed by a restaurant to require jackets and ties for male customers does NOT violate the Constitution.

In 2001 what state became the first big state to have a white minority?

Which of the following statements is (are) FALSE with regard to equal rights in the United States?

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