Question 1

In the sense of the definition "social movements are the instruments of outsiders," how did women's rights, civil rights, religious fundamentalist, and pro-immigration activists make the political climate more democratic?

Accepted Answer

By encouraging participation, social movements make the political climate more democratic.

Question 2

Nonviolent civil disobedience was one of the main tactics of the civil rights movement.

Accepted Answer

Nonviolent civil disobedience, such as sit-ins and peaceful protests, was a key strategy of the civil rights movement led by figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks.

Question 3

Which movement best represents a large scope of conflict?

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Question 4

In light of recent events, which level of government has been the most effective in promoting gay rights?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

According to the box, "How Are People Involved in Politics," in which political activity are those who believe they have a say most likely to participate?

Accepted Answer

Those who believe they have a say are most likely to participate in activities where they can directly interact with government officials, such as attending city council or school board meetings.

Question 6

In the 2012 general election, Tea Party members supported Mitt Romney mostly because of his favorable stance toward which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Tea Party members are generally in favor of smaller government and less regulation, so it makes sense that they would support a candidate who is favorable towards corporations, which aligns with their economic beliefs. The other options listed are generally not in line with Tea Party ideology.

Question 7

According to the box, "How Are People Involved in Politics," how much more likely are Americans to sign paper petitions than to join protest rallies or marches?

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Question 8

After the brutal Birmingham, AL, incident in 1963, illustrated in the "Courage Under Fire" photo in the text, the 1964 Civil Rights Act was passed, ending most forms of legal segregation. What is another term for segregation based in law?

Accepted Answer

"De jure segregation" refers to segregation that is based in law, as opposed to "de facto segregation," which occurs without legal mandate. The other answer choices are not commonly used terms.

Question 9

The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 requires which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 required all states, including those in the North where slavery was illegal, to assist in the capture of escaped slaves and return them to their owners in the South. It made it a federal responsibility, affecting all states.

Question 10

The Eighteenth Amendment prohibits any U.S. citizen from being denied the HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffrage" \o "Suffrage" right to vote based on gender.

Accepted Answer

The Nineteenth Amendment, not the Eighteenth, prohibits any U.S. citizen from being denied the right to vote based on gender. The Eighteenth Amendment established the prohibition of alcohol.

Question 11

Ronald Reagan's appointments were likely to garner support for him from proponents of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Ronald Reagan was a staunch conservative and was known for his pro-life stance. Therefore, his appointments were likely to garner support from proponents of the National Right to Life Committee. Choices A, C, D, and E represent more liberal causes that Reagan did not align with during his presidency.

Question 12

What was the "spark" that set off the Occupy Wall Street movement?

Accepted Answer

The Great Recession, which began in 2008 and resulted in widespread unemployment and home foreclosures, was the event that sparked the Occupy Wall Street movement. Protesters targeted the financial industry and corporate greed, arguing that the economic system was rigged against the working class. This sentiment spread to other cities across the United States and around the world, resulting in a global movement against income inequality and the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few.

Question 13

At what level of the hierarchical framework (according to the "Using the Framework" box) did Barack Obama specifically state his intent to repeal DADT?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Why is the Brown v. Board of Education decision important?

Accepted Answer

The Brown v. Board of Education decision declared that the "separate but equal" doctrine, which had been established by the Plessy v. Ferguson decision in 1896, was unconstitutional. This decision paved the way for the desegregation of public schools and other public facilities, helping to dismantle the system of institutionalized racism in the United States.

Question 15

According to the "Using the Framework" feature, tolerance of alternative lifestyles increases as __________.

Accepted Answer

Tolerance of alternative lifestyles tends to increase with higher levels of education, as education often exposes individuals to diverse perspectives and encourages critical thinking and open-mindedness.

Question 16

As illustrated by the graph in the "By the Numbers" feature, Farrakhan's estimate differed from the National Park Service estimate by approximately a factor of __________.

Accepted Answer

According to the graph, Farrakhan's estimate was around 2 million while the National Park Service estimated around 500,000. Therefore, Farrakhan's estimate was approximately four times higher than the National Park Service estimate.

Question 17

The presence of federal troops was necessary to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The presence of federal troops was necessary to enforce court-ordered integration of Little Rock schools in 1957, after Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus called out the National Guard to block black students from entering the school. President Eisenhower ultimately had to deploy federal troops to ensure their safety and enforce the court order.

Question 18

In which area has the Supreme Court been the most active in expanding civil rights for blacks?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has been most active in expanding civil rights for blacks in the area of education, notably with the landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Question 19

Social movements rarely turn into interest groups.

Accepted Answer

While social movements and interest groups have some similarities, such as advocating for a particular cause, they differ in their goals, strategies, and organizational structure. Social movements tend to be more loosely organized and focused on broader social change, while interest groups have a more formal structure and focus on specific policy goals. However, some social movements may eventually form interest groups in order to better promote their cause and achieve their objectives within the political system.

Question 20

The Dred Scott v. Sandford decision held that blacks were not citizens and had no constitutional protections, but was later overturned by which constitutional amendment?

Accepted Answer

The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and provided equal protection under the law. It specifically overturned the Dred Scott decision, which had denied citizenship and constitutional protections to black people.

Quiz 8: Social Movements