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Worksheet time: 20mins
The efforts of Martin Luther King, Jr., and his fellow civil rights workers resulted in
the creation of a multiracial American society.
little change for African Americans.
great political change, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
a break in historical continuity that began in the years after the Civil War.
"Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race, even though the physical facilities and other 'tangible' factors may be equal, deprive the children of the minority group of equal educational opportunities? We believe that it does . . . . To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone . . . . Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal."
—Chief Justice Earl Warren, Brown v. Board of Education
Justice Earl Warren’s quote reflects the Supreme Court’s belief that
Jim Crow-era statutes were constitutional.
segregating whites from blacks passed the rational basis text.
there was no compelling interest in the legal separation of races.
the law in question did not bear a reasonable relationship to a public policy goal.
Affirmative action programs primarily seek to
remedy the effects of past discrimination.
prevent the causes of discrimination today.
balance inequalities that occur in collegiate-level sports.
correct errors in the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968.
"Congress' civil rights logjam was finally broken in 1957, largely as a result of the pressures brought to bear by the civil rights movement led by Dr. King. Beginning in that year, Congress passed a number of civil rights laws—notably, the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960, 1964, and 1968; the Voting Rights Acts of 1965, 1970,
1975, 1982, and 2006; and Title IX in the Education Amendments of 1972."
Which statement best summarizes the cause-and-effect relationship between the civil rights movement and the numerous civil rights laws enacted during the second half of the twentieth century?
The civil rights movement brought about some social change, but mostly maintained continuity between the eras before and after the late 1950s.
The legislative achievements that began in 1957 would likely not have happened when they did if not for the work of the civil rights movement and its individual leaders.
The civil rights laws that came out of the civil rights era were mostly political victories whose importance was inflated by the media.
The civil rights movement resulted in much political and social change, but its benefits were limited to African Americans.
"Which minority group is the largest in the United States"?
Asian Americans
Native Americans
African Americans
Hispanic Americans
"Which of the following could be said about "African Americans"?
often moved against their will
"Declaration of Sentiments" at Seneca Falls
many come to the United States as refugees fleeing war and unrest
number some 14 percent of the American people
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
applied to State and local, but not federal elections.
gave the Federal Government power regarding all elections, held anywhere in the country.
granted the States complete control over State and local elections.
applied to federal, but not State and local elections.
“Today, every State requires that any person who wants to vote must be able to satisfy qualifications based on three factors: (1) citizenship, (2) residence, and (3) age. The States have some leeway in shaping the details of the first two of these factors; they have almost no discretion with regard to the third one.”
The reason States have little discretion regarding age qualifications is
the Constitution says that the minimum age for voting cannot be set lower than 18 years.
the Constitution says only the Federal Government can regulate voting rights based on age.
the Constitution says no State can set the minimum age for voting at more than 18 years.
the Constitution says States must get federal approval to determine voting rights based on age.
Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about voters aged 18–20?
The number of young voters has gone steadily down in every presidential election since 1972.
Members of this age group consistently vote in higher numbers than Americans 65 and older.
Turnout for this age group has consistently been the highest of all age groups.
Members of this age group have shown themselves to be less likely to vote than any other age group.
Which information about nonvoters is correct?
live in areas with lively competition between parties
have a strong sense of political efficacy
have a strong mistrust of political institutions and processes
live in an urban area
Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to vote Democratic?
a 25-year-old African American woman from Boston
a middle-aged farmer from central Pennsylvania
a young male Protestant from South Carolina
a retired white schoolteacher from Omaha, Nebraska
What does this excerpt from the text indicate about voter behavior?
“...in 2012, several exit polls indicated that about 7 percent of those voters who regularly identify themselves as Democrats actually marked their ballots for the Republican nominee, Mitt Romney. And just about that same percentage of Republicans crossed over and voted for the Democratic incumbent, President Barack Obama, in that election.”
Voters are frustrated with the two-party system and deliberately voting across party lines as a form of protest.
The public was confused by the 2012 election because it involved new and unusual issues.
Party identification is not a factor in predicting the outcome of elections because people rarely vote according to their party.
People who identify with a particular party will vote differently if motivated enough by a candidate or an issue
Which of the following factors are MOST LIKELY to influence a person's long-term political opinions?
a small drop in the unemployment rate from one month to the next
a television documentary on rising crime rates in the nation's cities
class time from kindergarten through graduation spent learning about U.S. history
a political cartoon in a local newspaper criticizing the President's approach to trade with China
Which of the following is an example of the partisan press?
A radio talk show that gives air time to politicians only if all views are presented.
A Web page on which anyone can post anything about immigration reform.
A newspaper that includes one Democratic and one Republican editorial.
A news network that airs stories only from a conservative point of view.
Which is an example of the echo effect?
Abby is a Republican, but wants to learn more about the Democratic plan for healthcare reform.
A small economics class debates the best measures to stimulate the economy.
Marisa supports immigration reform and reads a lot of articles that agree with her opinion.
Hunter votes for Eva Sanchez for governor even though most of his friends are voting for her opponent.
The text says that "being an informed citizen requires some effort" today. Which answer is one possible explanation of the meaning of this statement?
Because so many television news shows offer only superficial news, it takes work to find media with in-depth coverage of news and issues.
Because so many Web sites offer many different opinions on news and issues, it is difficult to find one that is right on everything.
With so many radio stations playing music and featuring call-in talk shows, the best thing to do is find one station you agree with and stick with it.
With fewer newspapers being printed, it is a chore to get reliable information on important issues.
Which information best completes the the ideas about political parties, then interest groups?
Political parties: focus mainly on economic issues; interest groups: focus mainly on environmental issues.
Political parties: focus on winning elections; interest groups: focus on policy questions.
Political parties: focus on domestic policy; interest groups: focus on foreign policy.
Political parties: focus mainly on legislation; interest groups: focus mainly on elections.
Read this excerpt from the text.
“To be successful, propaganda must be presented in simple, interesting, and credible terms. Talented propagandists almost never attack the logic of a policy they oppose. Instead, they often attack it with name-calling. That is, they attach such labels as “communist” or “fascist.” Other labels include
“ultra-liberal,” “ultraconservative,” “pie-in-the-sky,” or “greedy.” Or, they try to discredit a policy or person by card stacking—that is, presenting only one side of the issue.”
Based on this excerpt, which of the following is an example of propaganda?
A newspaper headline that says, “Communist guerillas create a jungle stronghold.”
A blog in which someone writes, “Corporate profits are an example of American greed.”
A speech in which a candidate says, “My opponent has the voting record of a fascist.”
A television ad that says, “Conservatives and liberals should work harder to resolve their differences.”
In contemporary times, a political party's nominees and platform are decided long before the party’s convention takes place. With that in mind, what is one benefit of holding a national convention?
It is the only chance to appoint the delegates who will represent the party.
It allows party members to express their preferences at the precinct level.
It provides an opportunity to promote the party’s candidates and gain the public’s support.
It gives the candidates a chance to stand side by side with their opponents and provide a more accurate comparison.
What was a common method used to prevent African Americans from voting before the Civil Rights Movement?
Offering free transportation to voting stations.
Mandatory voting for everyone.
Literacy tests and poll taxes.
Online voting.
