Chapter 19: Civil Rights Movement
Running from 1954 to 1963, the civil rights movement was the campaign which aimed to enforce constitutional and legal rights in the US for African Americans which other Americans already had access to. What do you know about this incredibly important period in human history?
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The supreme court has decided that any law classifying people on the basis of their race or ethnicity is
- A.
Illegal.
- B.
To be referred to the courts of individual states.
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Constitutional.
- D.
Unconstitutional.
- E.
To be subjected to especially close scrutiny.
Correct Answer
E. To be subjected to especially close scrutiny.Explanation
The correct answer is "to be subjected to especially close scrutiny." This means that any law that classifies people based on their race or ethnicity will face careful examination and evaluation by the courts. The Supreme Court has determined that such laws should be closely scrutinized to ensure that they do not violate constitutional rights or principles of equality.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The (blank) Amendment to the U.S. Constitution appeared to guarantee equal rights for blacks.(Fill in the blank)
- A.
First
- B.
Fourteenth
- C.
Twenty-first
- D.
Twenty-fifth
- E.
Twenty-sixth
Correct Answer
B. FourteenthExplanation
The correct answer is "fourteenth." The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, aimed to guarantee equal rights for blacks and protect their civil rights. It granted citizenship to all individuals born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves, and prohibited states from denying any person within their jurisdiction equal protection under the law. This amendment was a significant step towards ensuring equal rights and equal treatment for African Americans in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The supreme court decision that held constitutional the doctrine of separate but equal was
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Siquel v. Board of Regents.
- B.
Sweatt v. Painter
- C.
Brown v. Board of Education.
- D.
Milikin v. Bradley.
- E.
Plessy v. Ferguson.
Correct Answer
E. Plessy v. Ferguson.Explanation
Plessy v. Ferguson is the correct answer because it was the Supreme Court decision that upheld the doctrine of "separate but equal." In this case, the Court ruled that racial segregation was constitutional as long as the separate facilities were equal in quality. This decision had a significant impact on racial segregation in the United States, as it allowed for the establishment of Jim Crow laws and the continued discrimination against African Americans for several decades.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Plessy v. Ferguson had the effect of
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Declaring that segregated public facilities, if equal, did not violate the fourteenth amendment.
- B.
Prohibiting all-white juries in state court trials.
- C.
Applying the Bill of Rights to the states as well as to the national government.
- D.
Ruling that racially separate schools were inherently unequal and therefore unconstitutional.
- E.
Banning interracial marriages in the Northeastern United States.
Correct Answer
A. Declaring that segregated public facilities, if equal, did not violate the fourteenth amendment.Explanation
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1896 that established the "separate but equal" doctrine. The court ruled that segregated public facilities, such as schools and transportation, did not violate the Fourteenth Amendment as long as they were equal in quality. This decision effectively legalized racial segregation and discrimination for several decades until it was overturned by Brown v. Board of Education in 1954.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The importance of the Brown v. Board of Education civil rights case was that the supreme court
- A.
Declared unconstitutional laws creating schools that were separate but obviously unequal.
- B.
Declared unconstitutional laws supporting schools that were separate but unequal in subtle ways.
- C.
Ruled that racially separate schools were inherently unequal and therefore unconstitutional.
- D.
Ruled that schools discriminating on the basis of race could be denied access to federal funds.
- E.
Ruled segregation was lawful if mandated by a state constitution.
Correct Answer
C. Ruled that racially separate schools were inherently unequal and therefore unconstitutional.Explanation
The correct answer is that the Supreme Court ruled that racially separate schools were inherently unequal and therefore unconstitutional. This ruling in the Brown v. Board of Education case was significant because it declared that segregation in schools based on race was a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This decision marked a major turning point in the civil rights movement and paved the way for desegregation efforts in schools across the United States.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Segregation that results from official action, as opposed to segregation resulting from existing residential patterns, is
- A.
De jure v. de facto.
- B.
Legal v. historical.
- C.
Legal v. illegal.
- D.
Constitutional.
- E.
De jure v. de yo mamma.
Correct Answer
A. De jure v. de facto.Explanation
The correct answer is de jure v. de facto. This refers to two different types of segregation. De jure segregation is segregation that is enforced by law or official action, while de facto segregation is segregation that occurs naturally or as a result of social and economic factors. In this context, the answer indicates that the segregation resulting from official action is different from the segregation resulting from existing residential patterns.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Nonviolence as a principle in achieving civil rights gains is associated primarily with the leadership of
- A.
Martin Luther King Jr.
- B.
Stokely Carmichael.
- C.
Jesse Jackson.
- D.
A. Philip Randolph.
- E.
Marcus Garvey.
Correct Answer
A. Martin Luther King Jr.Explanation
Martin Luther King Jr. is associated primarily with the principle of nonviolence in achieving civil rights gains. He was a prominent leader of the American Civil Rights Movement and advocated for peaceful protests and demonstrations to bring about social change. King's philosophy of nonviolent resistance was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and played a crucial role in the success of the civil rights movement, particularly in the fight against racial segregation and discrimination in the United States. His leadership and commitment to nonviolence made him a symbol of hope and a key figure in the advancement of civil rights.Rate this question:
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- 8.
One factor helping to break the deadlock that developed in the civil rights movement during the early 1960's was the
- A.
Assassination of President Kennedy.
- B.
Supreme court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.
- C.
Centralization of power in the House and Senate.
- D.
Civil unrest that shook several northern cities.
- E.
The election of Republican presidents.
Correct Answer
A. Assassination of President Kennedy.Explanation
The assassination of President Kennedy helped break the deadlock in the civil rights movement during the early 1960s because it led to a surge of public support for civil rights legislation. President Kennedy had been a strong advocate for civil rights, and his death created a sense of urgency among lawmakers to pass meaningful legislation in his memory. This resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which were major victories for the civil rights movement and helped to address racial inequality in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In the case of Rostker v. Goldberg, the supreme court held that
- A.
Drafting men only was a denial of equal treatment.
- B.
Drafting women only was a denial of equal treatment.
- C.
Women could not be drafted unless war had been officially declared.
- D.
Women in the military must be treated the same as men.
- E.
Women were exempt from the draft.
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Which of the following statements about a woman's right to abortion is correct?
- A.
It was to be guaranteed under the Equal Rights Amendment.
- B.
Until 1973 it was decided by states.
- C.
It is protected under the right to privacy statue of the 14th amendment.
- D.
Until Roe v. Wade it was regulated by federal law.
- E.
It is absolute, and completely beyond the regulatory power of the states.
Correct Answer
B. Until 1973 it was decided by states.Explanation
Before the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade in 1973, the decision regarding a woman's right to abortion was left up to individual states. This means that each state had the authority to regulate or prohibit abortion as they saw fit. It was only after the Roe v. Wade decision that the Court recognized a constitutional right to abortion, based on the right to privacy protected by the 14th Amendment. Therefore, the correct statement is that until 1973, the decision about abortion was made by the states.Rate this question:
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An argument used by many critics of abortion to support their position is that
- A.
Life begins at birth.
- B.
A woman's right to privacy is not guaranteed by the 14th amendment
- C.
Abortion represents a breakdown of the wall of separation between church and state.
- D.
The fetus is entitled to equal protection of the laws.
- E.
Abortion violates the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution.
Correct Answer
D. The fetus is entitled to equal protection of the laws.Explanation
The argument used by many critics of abortion to support their position is that the fetus is entitled to equal protection of the laws. This means that they believe the fetus should have the same legal rights and protections as any other person. They argue that since the fetus is a living being, it should be afforded the same rights to life and protection that are granted to individuals outside of the womb. This argument is often used to assert that abortion is a violation of the fetus's rights and should therefore be prohibited.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Forbidding the use of federal funds to pay for abortions is the intent of the
- A.
Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
- B.
Prolife Amendment.
- C.
Stop killing our babies amendment.
- D.
Zach-Landon Amendment
- E.
Hyde Amendment
Correct Answer
E. Hyde AmendmentExplanation
The Hyde Amendment is the correct answer because it is a federal law that restricts the use of federal funds to pay for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or if the life of the mother is at risk. It was first enacted in 1976 and has been renewed annually since then. The intent of the Hyde Amendment is to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to fund abortions, reflecting a pro-life stance on the issue.Rate this question:
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When a law is classifying people on their race or ethnicity, it must be put under
- A.
A microscope.
- B.
A magnifying glass.
- C.
The act of being unconstitutional .
- D.
The act of reverse discrimination.
- E.
Strict scrutiny.
Correct Answer
E. Strict scrutiny.Explanation
When a law classifies people based on their race or ethnicity, it must be subjected to strict scrutiny. This means that the law will be closely examined and analyzed to determine if it is constitutional. Strict scrutiny is a legal standard used by courts to assess the constitutionality of laws that potentially infringe on fundamental rights or discriminate against certain groups. It requires the government to show a compelling state interest and that the law is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest. Therefore, strict scrutiny is the appropriate standard to apply in cases where race or ethnicity is a factor in the law.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements regarding aliens is incorrect?
- A.
They can vote and run for office.
- B.
They must pay taxes and, if legally admitted, are entitled to welfare benefits.
- C.
They can be barred by states from serving on juries.
- D.
If illegally admitted, they cannot obtain a Social Security card.
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Their children cannot be excluded from the public school system.
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True or False- In Brown v. Board of Education, the supreme court overthrew the separate-but-equal doctrine.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court did indeed overturn the separate-but-equal doctrine. This landmark case, decided in 1954, declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. The Court ruled that separate educational facilities were inherently unequal, violating the rights of African American students. This decision marked a significant turning point in the civil rights movement and set the stage for further desegregation efforts in the United States.Rate this question:
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True or False- De jure segregation refers to segregation maintained by law.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
De jure segregation refers to segregation that is enforced and maintained by law. This means that it is a legally mandated form of segregation, where specific laws and policies are put in place to separate individuals based on their race or other characteristics. This is in contrast to de facto segregation, which refers to segregation that occurs without explicit legal requirements but is still prevalent in society. Therefore, the statement that de jure segregation refers to segregation maintained by law is correct.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The supreme court's recent decisions on the rights of homosexuals have been sharply divided and, arguably, inconsistent.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the recent decisions made by the supreme court regarding the rights of homosexuals have been divided and inconsistent. This implies that there have been differing opinions and judgments on this matter, indicating a lack of uniformity in the court's rulings. Therefore, the answer "True" is appropriate as it aligns with the information provided.Rate this question:
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