What was the major effect of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Racial discrimination in public facilities was banned.

Based on this document, which statement best describes the illustrator’s perspective?

The ColdWar was crowding out American social programs in the federal budget

A major effect of the Watergate scandal of the 1970s was that it

reduced people’s trust in government

The Supreme Court decisions in Mapp v. Ohio and Miranda v. Arizona are similar is that each

resulted in expanded rights for people accused of crimes

What was a major reason President Lyndon B. Johnson decided not to run for reelection in 1968?

His Vietnam War policies had reduced his popularity greatly

The USA PATRIOT Act (2001) was passed to

protect the United States from terrorists

The main idea of the cartoon is that President Barack Obama

should learn from President Lyndon B. Johnson’s failure in Vietnam

Which pair of economic situations faced both President F.D.Roosevelt & President Obama in the first 100 days of office?

high unemployment and failures in the banking system

The programs of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty had goals which were most similar to the programs of

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal

Mapp v. Ohio (1961), Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), & Miranda v. Arizona (1966) are all Supreme Court decisions that

increasing protections for persons accused of crimes

The main purpose of the book, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan, was to

Raise awareness of the limitations put on women

What was the primary reason Richard Nixon resigned his presidency?

He was facing impeachment by the House of Representatives.

Both Pres. Franklin Roosevelt and Pres. Obama undertook banking and financial reforms to

Restore stability to the national economy

Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education advanced the civil rights movement by

stating racial segregation in schools violated the 14th AMDT

President Ronald Reagan asked Congress to lower tax rates on businesses and the wealthy to

encourage new economic investment

The war in Vietnam led Congress to pass the War Powers Act of 1973 in order to

Assert the role of Congress when committing troops overseas

What about the impeachment trials of both President Johnson and President Clinton is most accurate?

The Senate failed to convict either president.

Which statement regarding Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency is best supported by the information in this cartoon?

Military spending had negatively affected domestic programs.

The goal of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was to

remove barriers to voting based on racial background

The economic programs of President FDR and President Lyndon B. Johnson both resulted in

Increased responsibilities for the federal government

One similarity between President Jimmy Carter and President Bill Clinton is that both leaders

attempted to bring peace to the Middle East

What was the reason the Equal Rights Amendment did not become part of the United States Constitution?

Three-fourths of the states did not ratify it

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1
What was the major effect of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
The use of poll taxes and literacy tests for voting were outlawed.
Citizenship and voting rights were extended to Native American Indians
Racial discrimination in public facilities was banned.
Busing to integrate schools was authorized
2
Which phrase best completes the heading of the partial outline below?
Protests Against the Vietnam War
Demands for Equality
Support for the War on Poverty
Attempts to Culturally Assimilate
3
Based on this document, which statement best describes the illustrator’s perspective?
Health, welfare, & education were overfunded in President Johnson’s budget
The ColdWar was crowding out American social programs in the federal budget
Social programs & the military were equal priorities for the Johnson budget
Social programs were taking up too much room in President Johnson’s budget
4
A major effect of the Watergate scandal of the 1970s was that it
increased presidential power
led to the Arab oil embargo
resulted in term limits for elected officials
reduced people’s trust in government
5
The Supreme Court decisions in Mapp v. Ohio and Miranda v. Arizona are similar is that each
resulted in additional limitations on religious freedom
resulted in expanded rights for people accused of crimes
resulted in fewer gun control regulations
resulted in more legal searches without warrants
6
What was a major reason President Lyndon B. Johnson decided not to run for reelection in 1968?
He was ineligible to hold a third term as president.
He was threatened with impeachment for government scandals.
Americans were unhappy with his to social reform failures
His Vietnam War policies had reduced his popularity greatly
7
The actions of Dr. King, Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X helped focus national attention on the need for reform in the area of
civil rights
crime prevention
public education
environmental protection
8
The USA PATRIOT Act (2001) was passed to
protect the United States from terrorists
safeguard civil liberties from abuse by thegovernment
prohibit citizens from criticizing government policies
recruit volunteers for military service
9
The main idea of the cartoon is that President Barack Obama
should learn from President Lyndon B. Johnson’s failure in Vietnam
is better prepared than President L.B.Johnson to lead the nation in war
is determined to end President L.B. Johnson’s foreign policy commitments
should follow the advice of President Lyndon B. Johnson
10
Which pair of economic situations faced both President F.D.Roosevelt & President Obama in the first 100 days of office?
high unemployment and failures in the banking system
modifying the gold standard and increasing federal aid to education
funding overseas wars and bailing out the automobile industry
legalizing the sale of alcoholic beverages and suspension of antitrust laws
11
The programs of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty had goals which were most similar to the programs of
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal
Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal
Woodrow Wilson’s New Freedom
Ronald Reagan’s New Federalism
12
During the 1960s, the actions of Cesar Chavez led to improved conditions for
care workers
autoworkers
coal miners
migrant farm workers
13
Mapp v. Ohio (1961), Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), & Miranda v. Arizona (1966) are all Supreme Court decisions that
increasing protections for persons accused of crimes
overturning racial segregation laws
eliminating restrictions on gun ownership
encouraging greater voter participation in government
14
Since the 1960s, a major goal of the women’s movement has been to gain
the right to vote
equal economic opportunity
full property rights
better access to public education
15
What issue was being addressed in this excerpt from "Silent Spring" ?
Environmental Issues
Economic troubles
Foreign Relations
Welfare Programs
16
The main purpose of the book, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan, was to
Encourage women to join the environmental protection movemen
Promote the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a means for women’s rights
Raise awareness of the limitations put on women
Promote women’s suffrage in the twentieth century
17
What was the primary reason Richard Nixon resigned his presidency?
He was facing impeachment by the House of Representatives.
His reelection was declared invalid by the Supreme Court.
Bombing Cambodia & Laos were exposed in the Pentagon Papers.
He was convicted of several serious crimes.
18
Both Pres. Franklin Roosevelt and Pres. Obama undertook banking and financial reforms to
Give states a greater role in the regulatory process
End foreign influence in the banking systems
Reduce government involvement in the economy
Restore stability to the national economy
19
Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education advanced the civil rights movement by
upholding the law of separate but equal public facilities
banning racial segregation in hotels and restaurants
stating racial segregation in schools violated the 14th AMDT
guaranteeing equal voting rights to African Americans
20
The Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade (1973) was based on the constitutional principle of
protection of property rights
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
right to privacy
21
Which situation related to the Great Recession in 2008 and 2009 is addressed in this cartoon?
crisis in home foreclosures
growth of federal budget deficits
shortage of healthcare facilities
decline in the financial stability of Social Security
22
President Ronald Reagan asked Congress to lower tax rates on businesses and the wealthy to
impose limits on the money supply
encourage new economic investment
increase exports to Asia
preserve funds for social welfare programs
23
The war in Vietnam led Congress to pass the War Powers Act of 1973 in order to
Affirm United States support for the United Nations
Strengthen the policy of détente
Assert the role of Congress when committing troops overseas
Increase US participation in peacekeeping operations
24
What about the impeachment trials of both President Johnson and President Clinton is most accurate?
The Senate failed to convict either president.
The House of Reps failed to vote for articles of impeachment
Only President Johnson was convicted and removed from office
Only President Clinton was convicted & removed from office.
25
Which statement regarding Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency is best supported by the information in this cartoon?
Domestic programs were eliminated during the 1960s.
Domestic programs had been the main priority in previous budgets.
Military spending was completely eliminated to fund domestic programs.
Military spending had negatively affected domestic programs.
26
The goal of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was to
expand the use of property qualifications
remove barriers to voting based on racial background
stop fraudulent voting in large cities
establish voter qualifications such as literacy
27
The economic programs of President FDR and President Lyndon B. Johnson both resulted in
Increased responsibilities for the federal government
Federal ownership of major corporations
Reduced spending on public works projects
Significant reductions in state and federal spending
28
One similarity between President Jimmy Carter and President Bill Clinton is that both leaders
testified under oath at United States Senate hearings
proposed treaties to limit trade with Latin America
attempted to bring peace to the Middle East
supported the federal takeover of public education
29
Which constitutional idea was tested in the cases of Plessy v. Ferguson & Brown v. Board of Ed
separation of powers
separation of church and state
equal protection of the law
popular sovereignty
30
What was the reason the Equal Rights Amendment did not become part of the United States Constitution?
The National Organization for Women (NOW) did not support it.
Three-fourths of the states did not ratify it
The Supreme Court ruled it was unconstitutional.
President Ronald Reagan vetoed it.

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