Midterm Exam Gov

How does the role of government in a free enterprise economic system differ from a communist economic system?

• A. A free enterprise system allows only little government control while a communist system allows government to control all means of production.

• B. A free enterprise system allows government to control all means of production while a communist system allows only little government control.

• C. A free enterprise system allows government control of some means of production while a communist system allows only little government control.

• D. A free enterprise system allows government to control all means of production while a communist system allows government control of some means of production.

One way affirmative action affected American society was by —

• increasing the minimum wage

• creating sports programs for women

• expanding healthcare to minority children

• improving employment opportunities for minorities

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 impacted American society because it —

• permitted unlimited immigration from English-speaking countries

• allowed restrictions for immigration based on wealth and education

• favored immigration from nationalities already within the United States

• eliminated quotas for immigrants coming to the United States as refugees

How did the Supreme Court decision of Grutter v. Bollinger (2003) affect colleges and universities?

• It required equal funding for women's sports and extracurricular programs.

• It allowed student religious groups to limit membership to a particular religion.

• It required colleges and universities to admit an equal number of men and women.

• It confirmed the power of colleges and universities to consider race as a factor for admissions.

One result of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is —

• citizens have limits on campaign donations

• colleges consider race a factor in admissions

• candidates for office are more racially diverse

• federal contractors must be minority-owned businesses

How did the Supreme Court decision Hernandez v. Texas (1954) affect Mexican Americans in the United States?

• Mexican Americans were recognized as having the right to vote.

• Mexican Americans could not be denied access to Social Security benefits.

• Mexican Americans could run as candidates from either party in all federal elections.

• Mexican Americans were recognized as having the same civil rights protections as any other racial group.

How were American soldiers affected by the passage of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (G.I. Bill)?

• Soldiers received lifelong health benefits.

• Soldiers could vote from military bases overseas.

• Veterans received free housing after completing service.

• Educational opportunities for veterans were greatly increased.

How did the role of the federal government change after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• Federal troops can be requested by state governments to enforce legislation.

• The federal government was restricted from interfering with state actions on civil rights.

• The federal government was given the power to enforce all laws governing civil rights.

• The federal government was required to fund new school construction to eliminate segregation.

The court case cited in the excerpt was a first step towards —

• overturning the Civil Rights Act of 1875

• establishing historically black colleges and universities

• creating affirmative action programs for African Americans

• instituting equal educational opportunities for African American children

One similarity for both the U.S. President and many state executive leaders is the power to —

• set term limits

• veto legislation

• remove Senators

• appoint ambassadors