Supreme Court Cases and Amendments

What was the main outcome of the Supreme Court case Swann v. Board of Education?

• It allowed schools to remain segregated if local communities preferred.

• It required schools to bus students to achieve racial integration.

• It banned the use of standardized tests for school admissions.

• It established separate but equal facilities for different races.

What was the Supreme Court's decision in Regents of UC v. Bakke regarding affirmative action?

• It completely outlawed affirmative action in all forms.

• It upheld affirmative action as a valid governmental interest but struck down strict quotas.

• It mandated strict quotas for minority admissions in universities.

• It ruled that only economic factors could be considered in admissions.

What was a common argument made by opponents of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?

• It would lead to men being relieved of their responsibility to provide for their families.

• It would only benefit women in the workforce, not stay-at-home mothers.

• It would not go far enough to ensure true equality for women.

• It would primarily benefit wealthy women and not those in poverty.

What was the primary reason for President Nixon's resignation during the Watergate scandal?

• He was found guilty of the initial break-in at the Watergate Hotel.

• He lost the support of the American public due to his foreign policy.

• He was impeached by the House of Representatives for abuse of power.

• He covered up the break-in and abused his presidential power.