US Government Review

Which of these statements about Jim Crow laws are true?

• They gave African-Americans more rights than others

• They restricted the rights of African-Americans

• They gave equal rights to African-Americans

• They helped African-American candidates win elections

This was the Supreme Court case that legalized segregation.

• Alexander v Watson

• Miller v Swartz

• Brown v Board of Education

• Plessy v Ferguson

Which of these is NOT a main function of the government?

• Protect the rights of citizens

• Keep citizens safe

• Segregate the citizens

• Enforce the laws

The United States government has always treated everyone equally.

• True

• False

This document sets up the structure and powers of each branch of our federal government.

• United States Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta