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

This updated U.S. Government Unit 2 Exam Review (2025/2026 edition) contains 50+ expertly solved multiple-choice questions focused on the evolution of American federalism, the formation of political parties, and the historical development of civil rights movements across the United States. The document explores: The early conflict between state and federal powers that led to the rise of political parties Core beliefs of the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans Foundational concepts of federalism and the constitutional limits of national government Landmark cases such as McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden, Plessy v. Ferguson, and Brown v. Board of Education The historical progression of civil rights activism by African Americans, women, Latinos, and Native Americans The role and opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) The significance of grassroots political movements, trade unions, referendums, and social welfare policies like Medicare and the Social Security Act Civic engagement tactics such as boycotts, sit-ins, and collective bargaining This resource is ideal for: Students enrolled in U.S. Government (GOVT 2305) or American History AP U.S. Government and Politics students Majors in Political Science, Public Policy, Ethnic Studies, or Sociology Those preparing for exams involving constitutional law, federalism, or civil rights movements It serves as a thorough exam companion for understanding how historical, legal, and social forces have shaped American governance and citizenship. Keywords: federalism, political parties, Democratic-Republicans, Federalists, McCulloch v Maryland, Gibbons v Ogden, Plessy v Ferguson, Brown v Board, Equal Rights Amendment, civil rights movement, women's suffrage, AIM, grassroots politics, trade unions, Medicare, Social Security Act, No Child Left Behind, referendum, political activism, civil liberties