Influence of Amendments and Acts on American Political Process

How did the ratification of the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments influence the American political process?

• by expanding voting rights

• by limiting presidential power

• by providing guaranteed income

• by providing guaranteed employment

How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?

• All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote.

• All children of foreign citizens could now vote.

• All African Americans could now vote.

• All women could now vote.

How did the ratification of the 15th Amendment impact political participation?

• All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote.

• All children of foreign citizens could now vote.

• Female U.S. citizens were eligible to vote.

• Male U.S. citizens were eligible to vote.

This photograph illustrates an event in U.S. history. What was the legislative response to the protest sign shown in this photograph?

• Congress passed a bill that decreased political opportunities.

• Congress passed a bill that increased economic opportunities.

• State legislatures passed bills decreasing military opportunities.

• State legislatures passed bills increasing religious opportunities.

How is the Civil Rights Act of 1968 supported by the 14th Amendment?

• Congress may not enact discriminatory housing statutes.

• Congress may not enact discriminatory employment policies.

• State legislatures may not enact discriminatory housing statutes.

• State legislatures may not enact discriminatory employment policies.

How did these amendments affect participation in the American political process?

• More citizens could vote.

• More immigrants could vote.

• More candidates could be confirmed.

• More candidates could be nominated.

Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the citizen wearing the button?

• Youth employment should be promoted.

• College funding should be increased.

• Youth suffrage should be allowed.

• Taxes should be reduced.

This poster was placed in public buildings, businesses, and schools by a civil rights group. What is a long-term policy goal of this group?

• donating to candidates

• improving citizens’ lives

• regulating federal elections

• influencing political appointments

This newspaper headline details an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. How did this amendment affect participation in the American political process?

• The amendment allowed all college students to vote.

• The amendment allowed more citizens to register to vote.

• The amendment increased the political power of the elderly.

• The amendment increased the political power of returning veterans.

How did the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?

• Women were allowed to contribute to political campaigns.

• Women were allowed to vote in national elections.

• Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights.

• Women were allowed to hold public offices.