final Flashcards
(28 cards)
Which branch of government is the most influential in determining the characteristics permissible for unequal treatment under the law?
judicial
Discrimination on the basis of gender is banned in the United States.
false
What was the primary ruling in the Bowers v. Hardwick decision?
There were no constitutional rights for private sexual activity
The Supreme Court contends that the use of racial diversity criteria in university admissions decisions is ______.
acceptable, so long as the policy does not implement a quota
Congressional policy toward the Native Americans has consistently encouraged economic independence and self-government.
false
The discrimination experienced by someone who belongs to multiple groups is known as ______.
intersectionality
Which model of democratic participation best describes the actions citizens have taken to protect their civil rights?
the pluralist model
What kind of discrimination did Rosa Park’s activism bring attention to?
de jure
What is the classification status of the LGBTQ+ community?
nonsuspect status
Which Supreme Court decision ruled that state sodomy laws were a violation of the right to privacy?
Lawrence v. Texas
Which of the following was a goal of the early women’s rights movement in the United States?
women’s right to own property
While the U.S. Constitution gave Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign powers, including Native American tribes, it also institutionalized Congress’s role as guardian over Native American affairs.
false
The Twenty-Sixth Amendment is among those intended to protect which of the following?
civil rights
Groups are more likely than individuals to control the channels of information through which narratives are disseminated.
true
What was the significance of the Plessy v. Ferguson decision?
separate but equal
Historically, LGBTQ+ people have never had to fight against de jure discrimination.
false
Abigail supports higher taxes on the extremely wealthy to pay for infrastructure and social programs. Which view of equality fits Abigail’s philosophy?
substantive view
Which constitutional amendments ended the Black codes?
14th and 15th
Which statement accurately describes voting trends related to Asian Americans?
They vote at a relatively low rate compared to other groups.
When did a woman first get elected into the position of Speaker of the House?
2007
Since they tend to participate more often in politics, young people usually have an easier time of defending their rights than elderly people.
false
While the U.S. Constitution gave Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign powers, including Native American tribes, it also institutionalized Congress’s role as guardian over Native American affairs.
false
In the early 19th century, what happened if an American woman married a man who was a citizen of another country?
The woman would lose her U.S. citizenship.
Which kind of discrimination is hardest to eliminate?
de facto
