Civil Rights & Conservatism Unit Test Review

How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?

• His long service as leader of the Republican Party in Texas led to an expansion of conservatism in government.

• His introduction of numerous education bills to Congress led to expanded educational opportunities for minorities.

• His actions as the U.S. Postmaster General led to greater diversity and recognition of ethnic groups and women on stamps.

• His founding of the American G.I. Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans.

According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced politics in the last several decades?

• Evangelical political leaders believe religious convictions should be separated from political decisions.

• Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.

• Evangelical political leaders have lost the influence they have had in the decades prior to the 1970s.

• Evangelical political leaders introduced religious values for the first time associated with the founding of the nation.

Which goal was the original mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens?

• Support the rights of Spanish-speaking people

• Argue for new laws that improve factory conditions

• Campaign for the elimination of immigration quotas

• Improve relations with nations of Central and South America

Which civil rights leader and native Texan formed the Committee of Racial Equality (CORE) and worked to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States through nonviolent actions like the Freedom Rides?

• Hector P. Garcia

• Medgar Evers

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• James Farmer, Jr.

Which of the following is a right protected by the Texas Constitution?

• Equality for men and women

• Public access to the state capital at all times

• Freedom to drive at the age of eighteen

• Guaranteed admission into a public university

According to Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights, Texans may alter the government so long as —

• the people maintain their authority over government

• the people benefit from the actions of government

• the government stays a representative democracy

• the government preserves the rights of the people of Texas

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?

• Buying a car

• Taking a vacation

• Voting for public officials

• Participating in a protest march

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?

• To serve on a jury

• To enlist in the military

• To obtain a driver's license

• To shop at local businesses

According to the excerpt above, Republican leaders and educational groups in Texas have differing views about —

• spending for education in Texas

• creating new educational standards

• giving pay raises to teachers in Texas

• raising the cost of college tuition in Texas

Why is freedom of the press essential to an effective democratic government in Texas?

• A free press employs a large segment of the population.

• A free press is a critical tool to distribute commercial advertising.

• A free press contributes to diplomacy between Texas and other states.

• A free press monitors government actions for corruption and mismanagement.