Civil Rights Flashcard

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What percentage of Americans think that most or all of the goals of the civil rights movement have been achieved?

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43 percent

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Which act was a result of the Selma to Montgomery marches?

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Voting Rights Act of 1965

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What percentage of Americans think the Voting Rights Act is still necessary today?

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59 percent

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How many Americans support the requirement of showing a valid photo ID to vote?

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79 percent

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What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Voting Rights Act in 2013? Options: Upheld in full, Partially struck down, Completely struck down, Extended its provisions

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Partially struck down

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What percentage of black Americans think they have more trouble voting than white Americans?

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57 percent

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What percentage of Americans think there has been real progress in getting rid of racial discrimination since the 1960s? Options: 81 percent, 50 percent, 26 percent, 74 percent

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74 percent

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What percentage of whites think race relations are good in the U.S.?

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56 percent

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What percentage of Americans think there is real hope of ending racial discrimination in the long run? Options: 60 percent, 44 percent, 50 percent, 40 percent

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50 percent

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What percentage of whites say few or none of their close friends are black?

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80 percent