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1
What phrase in the 14th Amendment pertains to protecting Civil Rights?
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
the symbolic speech clause
none of these choices is correct
2
What three Central American countries have migrants coming to the US from in the last several years?
Belize, Costa Rica, and Panama
Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru
Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica
El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
3
How did African Americans react to the KKK when they paraded through their neighborhoods to intimidate them?
They ran inside their homes
They waved to the Klan form their porches
They threw rocks at the motorcade
None are correct
4
What false information are smugglers telling migrants
The US charges a small fee for letting people across the border
The journey to the US border is extremely dangerous
They can stay in the US if they arrive as a family
There are no jobs open to them in the US
5
How was the Confederate Flag used during the Civil War?
It was used as a flag of peace
It was the official flag on the Confederacy government
It was the battle flag used in Northern Virginia by General E. Lee
None of the above
6
What has been the main practical result of selective incorporation on the rights American have?
none of these choices is correct
Selective incorporation has reduced the rights Americans enjoy
Selective incorporation really hasn't had much impact on citizens' rights
Selective incorporation makes state and local gov respect Bill of Rights
7
What were two main reasons as to why the Birmingham Busy Boycott was successful?
None are correct
Boycotters responded violently and held moral high ground
Boycotters didnt react to violence with violence and held moral high ground
Won desegregation immdeiately and bus company put out of business
8
Why was there a rally at Charlottesville, Virginia?
None are correct
Antifa protestors came across the country due to Lee statue taken down
White supremacists targeted Charlottesville because of Lee Statue
Protestors in Charlottesville organized to protest removal of Lee statue
9
What are hate crimes?
Hate crimes are when you hate all people
Hate crimes are when you hate someone because they wronged you
Hate crime is when you hate a group of people and you attack/kill
None of these choices is correct
10
T/F Many migrants keep trying over and over to come to the US despite costs and risks
False
True
11
What is the big problem with fake news?
Fake news sites are flourishing on social media sites like Facebook
Countries like Russia are using fake news to influence American voting
All the above are big problems with fake news
Fake news is hard to recognize
12
T/F The Supreme Court ruled in the favor of the Christian cake maker, but the larger issue remains unsettled
False
True
13
What was the legal reason the Christian cake maker gave for refusing to make a cake for a gay couple?
1st amendment - free exercise of religion
14th amendment - equal protection
none of these choices is correct
1st amendment - separation of church and state
14
2015 Supreme Court ruled on Texas law that would let drivers to have confederate flag license plates. What was the rule?
None of these choices is correct
Decision was that confederate flag license plates were banned
Decision was that governments should not restrict symbolic speech.
Anybody can make their own license plate as long as gov. knows
15
T/F Rights are absolute, the Supreme Court and Fed government dont have the right to limit those rights
False
True
16
Flag burning is an example of _______ that is currently ______ under the First Amendment
hate speech; protected
symbolic speech; protected
symbolic speech; not protected
hate speech; not protected
17
How do many African Americans view the Confederate Flag?
Many African Americans view the flag as a symbol of racist hatred
Many African Americans view the flag as a symbol of Southern hisotry
Many African Americans view the flag as a symbol of states' rights
none of the above
18
What is the echo chamber phenomenon
share an article you enjoyed with someone who has similar politcal views
read a news article twice to make sure you understand it
none of the above is correct
This is when you verify that a news story you have read is true
19
Why was there a rally at Charlottesville, Virginia?
Antifa protestors across the country got together for the Lee statue
None are correct
Protestors living in Charlottesville organized a rally about the Lee statue
White Supremacists across the coutry organized regarding the Lee statue
20
What did the KKK do in an effort to intimidate African Americans during the Birmingham Bus Boycott?
They set viscious dogs upon African Americans
They drove through African American neighborhoods
They lynched African Americans
They burned crosses on African American lawns
21
What event sparked South Carolina lawmakers to remove the Confederate flag from its capitol building?
the Supreme Court ruling on specialty license plate in Texas
the release of Harper Lee's novel "Go Set a Watchman"
none of the above
the murder of nine black churchgoers by a white supremacist
22
What is the difference between civil liberties and civil rights?
Civil rights gaurantee freedom. Civil liberties are granted by government
There is no difference between civil liberties and civil rights
Civil liberties gaurantee freedom. Civil rights are granted by government
None of the above is correct
23
"Black face"white people painting their faces black or completely disguising themselves as black-considered offensive bc
White people not only have a black face but act silly to mock black people
None of the above
Both A and B
white person with blackface is seen by some as making fun of black people
24
When was the Civil Rights Act passed
1964
1955
1960
1970
25
What has been the general legal consensus regarding an employer's right to restrict an employee's political speech?
Gov employers can restrict the political speech of their public employees
Private employers can't restrict political speech unless related to untions
Gov employers can't restrict political speech of their public employees
Private employers can't fire employees for social media posts
26
There were many different groups at Charlottesville, Virginia Rally "Unite the Right". Who were the groups?
Violent White Supremacists, Violent Antifa, nonviolent counterprotestors
Violent left wing protestors, peaceful White Supremacists, violent liberals
none of these is correct
nonviolent right anarchists, left white supremacists, peaceful liberals
27
Besides fake news on also has to be on the lookout for people putting fake pictures online
True
False
28
What is selective incorporation?
When government steadily allows individuals the right to vote
none of these choices are correct
The process by which non registered voters are put in voter roles
Where civil liberties in the Bill of Rights are applied case by case
29
What did the 13th Amendment do?
It gave African American males the right to vote
None of the above choices
It freed the slaves
US citizenship on birth in the US and made states treat citizens equally
30
What are some major differences between Democrats and Republicans?
Republicans: against raising minimum wage. Democrats: increase minimum wage
None of these choices is correct
Democrats: against raising minimum wage. Republicans: increase minimum wage
No major difference between policies of Democrats and Republicans
31
The Bill of Rights originally protected individuals from which level of government?
All levels of American government
federal government
state governments
local governments
32
T/F At the start of the Birmingham bus boycott, African Americans demanded desegregation
False
True
33
When was the Voting Rights Act passed?
1965
1955
1949
1980
34
What did the White Supremacists in Charlottesville do the night before the main rally?
White Supremacists marched on the main campus at University of Virginia
White Supremacists had a big party near the Robert E. Lee statue
White Supremacists went to mall of Charlottesville with Confederate flags
None of these choices is correct
35
What did the flag come to represent during the civil rights era
a symbol of the North
solidarity with blacks in the fight for equality
a symbol of the South's defeat in the Civil War
restistance to civil rights for blacks
36
In whose favor did the Supreme Court in the Tinker v Des Moines case regarding student rights?
The school district's favor
the principal's favor
none of these choices is correct
the students' favor
37
What can once do to determine whether a story is fake or real news?
All of the above approaches can help determine if a story is fake or real
Go to Factcheck.org or politifact.org to independently check credibility
critically think-just because an article is online doesn't mean it's true
Check to see if the article is from a well-known reputable source
38
What did the judges say when they ruled on Tinker v Des Moines
Student rights can be limited when its a disruption to learning environment
Students do not leave their rights at the school house gate
Rights are no absolute. You can't shout "fire" in a crowded theatre
none of these choices is correct
39
Why is Facebook reluctant to get involved in censoring fake news stories
None of these choices is correct
Facebook is not permitted under the 1st Amendment to censor fake news
Zuckerberg found Facebook as on open forum in value of the 1st amendment
Zuckerberg can't be bothered with the trouble of censoring fake news
40
What has been the US response to the increase in migrants arriving at the US border with Mexico
The US has launched a campaign telling migrants what the best states are
The US has not put any new plans in place in response to the increase
The US has been tightening enforcement at the border
The US has changed its immigration policies to allow more migrants
41
What is the main point of the Blind Men and the Elephant story?
People have differenct perspectives. Listening to others raises perception
None are correct
Only one way of looking at an issue
People should not listen to others. Instead they should keep their beliefs
42
What is one major "push" factor leading immigrants to leave their home countries and what is a "pull" factor
Push: pollution. Pull: hope of better economic future in US
None of these choices is correct
Push: great economic status in home country. Pull: extreme violence
Push: extreme poverty. Pull: hope of better economic future
