U.S. Government- Unit 2 Exam QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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Which case overturned the judicial ruling that separate facilities for minorities were equal? -
Brown v. Board of Education
How did women's suffrage leaders believe that the Seneca Falls Convention would promote their
political goals? - They believed that protesting the government would help them achieve the goal
of universal suffrage.
How did the League of United Latin American Citizens promote civil rights for Latino
Americans? - It believed that through unification and proving that Latino Americans were
patriotic to the United States, it could promote equality.
What was the significance of the American Indian Movement (AIM) political movement of the
late 20th century? - The movement promoted awareness for improved civil rights of American
Indians.
Why did the Equal Rights Amendment fail to be ratified by the state legislatures? - A political
movement headed by Phyllis Schlafly grew against the ERA.
What is the purpose of a grassroots movement? - It provides ordinary citizens with a voice in
their local government.
What is the significance of trade union workers joining forces? - They realized that through
collective efforts they had a more powerful voice when negotiating with companies.
Which of these laws are examples of social welfare?
Select all that apply. - Medicare and the Social Security Act
No Child Left Behind and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
What is a referendum? - a decision about a single political issue, put to the general electorate for
a vote
Which example is a corruption of the grassroots movement? - Corporations have begun using
and even creating grassroots organizations for their own objectives.
Read the sentence.
The conflict over _[blank]_ led to the first political parties.
Which option correctly completes the sentence? - state and federal powers
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Which case overturned the judicial ruling that separate facilities for minorities were equal? -
Brown v. Board of Education
How did women's suffrage leaders believe that the Seneca Falls Convention would promote their
political goals? - They believed that protesting the government would help them achieve the goal
of universal suffrage.
How did the League of United Latin American Citizens promote civil rights for Latino
Americans? - It believed that through unification and proving that Latino Americans were
patriotic to the United States, it could promote equality.
What was the significance of the American Indian Movement (AIM) political movement of the
late 20th century? - The movement promoted awareness for improved civil rights of American
Indians.
Why did the Equal Rights Amendment fail to be ratified by the state legislatures? - A political
movement headed by Phyllis Schlafly grew against the ERA.
What is the purpose of a grassroots movement? - It provides ordinary citizens with a voice in
their local government.
What is the significance of trade union workers joining forces? - They realized that through
collective efforts they had a more powerful voice when negotiating with companies.
Which of these laws are examples of social welfare?
Select all that apply. - Medicare and the Social Security Act
No Child Left Behind and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
What is a referendum? - a decision about a single political issue, put to the general electorate for
a vote
Which example is a corruption of the grassroots movement? - Corporations have begun using
and even creating grassroots organizations for their own objectives.
Read the sentence.
The conflict over _[blank]_ led to the first political parties.
Which option correctly completes the sentence? - state and federal powers
