Chapter 11 Modern Mississippi, 1971 to the Present

Multiple Choice

By the first decade of the 21st century, which political party had become dominant in Mississippi?

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

Multiple Choice

What did Bill Waller vow to do for the state?

• Increase taxes

• Lead the state into the modern age

• Reduce education funding

• Build more highways

Multiple Choice

How many votes did Bill Waller win by in the 1971 election?

• 601,222 votes

• 172,762 votes

• 500,000 votes

• 300,000 votes

Multiple Choice

Where did governors live after the Civil War?

• In a small family cottage on the north lawn

• In the original mansion

• In a new mansion built downtown

• In a nearby city

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the 'Dimes for the Mansion' program?

• To build a new school

• To fund a political campaign

• To raise money for the mansion's renovation

• To organize a community event

Multiple Choice

What was modernized during the Waller administration?

• The state crime lab

• The state library

• The state hospital

• The state university

Multiple Choice

What did the Sovereignty Commission support after the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• Integration of schools

• De facto segregation

• Equal voting rights

• Women's suffrage

Multiple Choice

Which year did Governor Waller veto the appropriation for the State Sovereignty Commission?

• 1964

• 1973

• 1980

• 1990

Multiple Choice

By what percentage did Waller increase funding for public schools?

• 50%

• 60%

• 64%

• 70%

Multiple Choice

How many new jobs were created during Waller's administration?

• 40,000

• 50,000

• 54,000

• 60,000

Multiple Choice

Did Eisenhower win the majority of votes in Mississippi?

• Yes, he won the majority.

• No, he did not win any votes.

• No, but he received over 100,000 votes.

• Yes, but only a small majority.

Multiple Choice

Who ran for U.S. Senate against James O. Eastland in 1972?

• Clarke Reed

• Rubel Phillips

• Gil Carmichael

• Haley Barbour

Multiple Choice

In what year were Trent Lott and Thad Cochran elected to Congress?

• 1970

• 1972

• 1974

• 1976

Multiple Choice

By what year were the two wings of the Mississippi Democratic Party reconciled?

• 1960

• 1975

• 1980

• 1990

Multiple Choice

What was a significant political change in Mississippi during the 1960s?

• Increase in voter turnout

• Shift of Democrats to the Republican Party

• Introduction of new political parties

• Decrease in political participation

Multiple Choice

Who did Cliff Finch defeat to win the Democratic nomination?

• Gil Carmichael and Henry Kirksey

• John Smith and Robert Brown

• Michael Johnson and David Lee

• Sarah White and Emily Green

Multiple Choice

What position did Evelyn Gandy hold in 1975?

• State Treasurer

• Lieutenant Governor

• Governor

• Insurance Commissioner

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate position in Mississippi in 1978?

• Maurice Dantin

• Thad Cochran

• Charles Pickering

• Henry Kirksey

Multiple Choice

Before 1979, at what level were most offices held by Republicans?

• Federal level

• State or district level

• International level

• County level

Multiple Choice

In what year was William Winter elected to the state legislature?

• 1947

• 1959

• 1964

• 1971

Multiple Choice

What did Bill Allain prevent during his term as attorney general?

• A tax increase

• A utility rate increase

• A new highway construction

• A school closure

Multiple Choice

What was Ray Mabus's first public office?

• Governor

• State Auditor

• Senator

• Mayor

Multiple Choice

What type of support did Mabus's plan receive?

• Unilateral support

• Bipartisan support

• International support

• Minimal support

Multiple Choice

Which award is among those received by Mabus?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Martin Luther King Social Responsibility Award

• Grammy Award

Multiple Choice

During Fordice's two terms in office, many politicians switched from which party to the Republican party?

• Democratic

• Libertarian

• Green

• Independent

Multiple Choice

What additional expenses does the Mississippi Affordable College Savings plan (MACS) cover?

• Only tuition fees

• Books and room and board

• Transportation costs

• Sports equipment

Multiple Choice

In what year did Ronnie Musgrove become governor?

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

• 2004

Multiple Choice

What profession did Musgrove return to after leaving office?

• Teaching

• Medicine

• Law practice

• Business

Multiple Choice

What is a tort?

• A criminal offense

• An action that wrongly harms someone but is not a crime

• A type of contract

• A government policy

Multiple Choice

For what achievement did Barbour receive the Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award?

• Economic reforms

• Leadership during Hurricane Katrina

• Environmental protection

• Educational improvements

Multiple Choice

Who was the only black public official elected at the state level in Mississippi prior to 1980?

• Robert Clark

• John Lewis

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thurgood Marshall

Multiple Choice

In what year did a court-ordered legislative reapportionment plan result in the election of 17 African Americans to the Mississippi legislature?

• 1965

• 1972

• 1979

• 1985

Multiple Choice

What is legislative reapportionment?

• The reallocation of seats in the legislature to counties and districts

• The creation of new laws

• The election of new government officials

• The removal of existing laws

Multiple Choice

Which county filed a suit in 1963 to force legislative reapportionment in Mississippi?

• Harrison County

• Jackson County

• Madison County

• Lincoln County

Multiple Choice

Who were the only husband and wife to serve in the state legislature at the same time?

• Senator Barbara Blackmon and Representative Edward Blackmon

• Senator Jane Doe and Representative John Doe

• Senator Mary Smith and Representative Mark Smith

• Senator Lisa Johnson and Representative Luke Johnson

Multiple Choice

What position did Mike Espy serve in from 1984-1985?

• Secretary of State

• Assistant Attorney General

• Secretary of Agriculture

• Congressman

Multiple Choice

What position did Thompson hold before being elected to the Board of Supervisors of Hinds County?

• Senator

• Alderman and Mayor

• Congressman

• Governor

Multiple Choice

How many black public officials were there in Mississippi in 1964?

• 29

• 8

• 46

• 137

Multiple Choice

What was significant about the 2008 presidential election?

• First female president elected

• First African American president elected

• First president from Texas elected

• First president from California elected

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of reporters coming to Oxford for the debate?

• To interview the candidates

• To cover the debate and measure progress since the Meredith Crisis

• To protest the election

• To attend a political rally