U.S. Government Unit 2 Exam – 50+ Correct Questions | Federalism, Civil Rights, Landmark Cases, Social Movements | Texas State University

This U.S. Government Unit 2 Exam Review (2025/2026 edition) includes over 50 expertly solved multiple-choice questions, providing students with a well-rounded preparation tool covering early political ideologies, key constitutional cases, and major civil rights developments in the U.S. The document focuses on: The emergence of the first political parties based on disagreements over federal vs. state power Foundational beliefs of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties Principles of federalism and limitations on government authority Influential Supreme Court decisions: McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education Social and political activism through boycotts, sit-ins, and protests The rise and impact of women’s suffrage, Latino rights (LULAC), and the American Indian Movement (AIM) Failure of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and the political opposition that blocked its ratification The role of grassroots movements, referendums, and collective labor organizing Examples of social welfare legislation: Medicare, Social Security Act, No Child Left Behind Ideal for: Students enrolled in U.S. Government (GOVT 2305) or American History courses AP U.S. Government and Politics learners College students majoring in Political Science, Ethnic Studies, or Public Administration Individuals preparing for exams on federalism, civil rights, political systems, and historical social movements This guide delivers an excellent overview of how institutional structures and citizen activism have shaped American democracy and civil society. Keywords: federalism, Democratic-Republican Party, Federalist Party, McCulloch v Maryland, Gibbons v Ogden, Plessy v Ferguson, Brown v Board, civil rights, grassroots movement, women's suffrage, Latino activism, LULAC, American Indian Movement, ERA, Phyllis Schlafly, Medicare, Social Security Act, No Child Left Behind, political parties, referendum, trade unions