In 2003, Lawrence v. Texas, the Supreme Court

Said laws against sodomy b/t adults is unconstitutional

On the issue of sexual harassment, the Supreme Court has ruled that...

harassment can occur when words/actions interfere with work

In 2003, the Supreme Court considered Univ of Michigan's admissions policy and ruled

Colleges could consider race among many factors

The Equal Rights Amendment was...

not ratified by the necessary 38 states

The Supreme Court ruled in the Bakke case that...

Race cannot be the sole factor in admissions decisions

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5.2 Civil Rights Quiz

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In 2003, Lawrence v. Texas, the Supreme Court
Indicated that states could declare homosexuality a crime
Invalidated anti-discrimination law that protect homosexuals
Upheld a Texas law that made homosexual conduct a crime
Said laws against sodomy b/t adults is unconstitutional
2
The charge that some affirmative action programs discriminate against non-minorities is....
racial profiling
reverse discrimination
anti-bias civil rights
quota-busting
3
Policy that gives special consideration to traditionally disadvantaged groups
civil liberties
legislative mandate
affirmative action
de jure segregation
4
On the issue of sexual harassment, the Supreme Court has ruled that...
employers are not responsible for harassment
laws against sexual harassment violate the 1st Amendment
it is not illegal to give promotions based on sexual favors
harassment can occur when words/actions interfere with work
5
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
15
19
26
14
6
______________ is the right to vote.
suffrage
disenfranchisement
de jure
de facto
7
_______________ refers to the rights of all Americans to equal treatment under the law.
Basic rights
Civil liberties
Civil rights
Natural rights
8
In 2003, the Supreme Court considered Univ of Michigan's admissions policy and ruled
"Diversity" could not be an interest of the university
Affirmative action programs must end
Colleges could consider race among many factors
Reparations must be given to minorities denied admission
9
The Equal Rights Amendment was...
ratified by 39 states
not ratified by the necessary 38 states
vetoed by President Reagan
not approved in the Senate
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The Supreme Court ruled in the Bakke case that...
Race cannot be the sole factor in admissions decisions
Race cannot be considered as a factor in college admissions
All affirmative action programs were ruled unconstitutional
Quota systems are unconstitutional

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