Final exam review

Question 1

Which political ideology focuses on using government power to promote traditional
morality?
a. Social Liberals
b. Economic Liberals
c. Social Conservatives
d. Libertarian

Answer 1

C. Social Conservatives

Question 2

The "high wall of separation" between church and State was argued by Thomas
Jefferson in which document?
a. The Constitution
b. The New Freedom
c. A Time for Choosing
d. Letter to the Danbury Baptists

Answer 2

d. Letter to the Danbury Baptists

Question 3

The Civil War Amendments to the U.S. Constitution include
a. The 13th Amendment
b. The 14th Amendment
c. The 15th Amendment
d. All of these

Answer 3

d. All of these (13th, 14th, 15th)

Question 4

In his Gettysburg Address in 1863, Abraham Lincoln called for what action in America?
a. The creation of a new constitution
b. A new birth of freedom
c. Proposal to split the country in half
d. Complete pacifism and surrender

Answer 4

b. A new birth of freedom

Question 5

Wisconsin v. Yoder allowed for which of the following to occur?
a. The creation of the 19th Amendment
b. Flag burning as a constitutionally protected right
c. Amish children to end formal education after the 8 th grade
d. The right to pray in school

Answer 5

c. Amish children to end formal education after the 8 th grade

Question 6

InTexas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that flag burning
a. Was allowed as free speech
b. Should never be allowed in the United States
c. Was not a protected constitutional right
d. Could always be restricted by states because it is offensive

Answer 6

a. Was allowed as free speech

Question 7

The Supreme Court, inBrown v. Board of Education,determined African-American and
Caucasian schools, while separated, were still equal.
True or False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The Majority argued inObergefell v. Hodges,that the institution of marriage has evolved
over time.
True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

TheVoting Rights Act of 1982, led to the creation of Majority-Minority Congressional
Districts.
True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

In "On Liberty," J.S. Mill urges governments to determine what is true or false before
they punish some forms of speech.
True or False

Answer 10

False

Question 11

According to Ronald Reagan, we should strive toward the ultimate in individual freedom,
consistent with an orderly society
True or False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

According to your class notes, The U.S. armed forces were desegregated by an
Executive Order issued by President Dwight Eisenhower.
True or False

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United Statesupheld the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
True or False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The term, Gilded Age, actually came from a novel written by what American author?
a. Toni Morrison
b. Ernest Hemingway
c. Mark Twain
d. Herman Melville

Answer 14

c. Mark Twain

Question 15

During the Gilded Age, which political party became a “home” for those who had
become disenchanted with the two-party system?
a. The New Freedom Party
b. The Libertarian Party
c. The Green Party
d. The Populist Party

Answer 15

d. The Populist Party

Question 16

Bruce Hornsby’s song, “The Way It Is,” was an obvious criticism of what 20 th Century
president?
a. Franklin Roosevelt
b. John F. Kennedy
c. Ronald Reagan
d. Bill Clinton
e. Lyndon Johnson

Answer 16

c. Ronald Reagan

Question 17

According to Carl Henry in The Uneasy Conscience why have evangelicals failed to
influence culture and politics?
a. They are too much like the surrounding culture
b. There are no Christians in politics
c. Not enough government spending
d. America doesn’t have a Christian president

Answer 17

a. They are too much like the surrounding culture

Question 18

Which case found that the 14th amendment protects same sex marriages, requiring
states to legalize and recognize them?
a. Roe v. Wade
b. Texas v. Johnson
c. Obergefell v. Hodges
d. Lee v. Weisman

Answer 18

c. Obergefell v. Hodges

Question 19

Which of the following are true of King’s Letter from the Birmingham Jail?
A. Addressed to the white clergy saying that they need to get behind him
B. People have a moral obligation to break unjust laws
C. Peaceful protests as a necessary action based on current conditions
D. All of these

Answer 19

D. All of these

Question 20

Roosevelt believed individual freedom can’t exist without economic security and
proposed an economic bill of rights.
True or False

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What did Woodrow Wilson not argue for in The New Freedom?
a. A new organization of society that needs to be adapted to
b. More government control and regulation of the economy
c. Governments are living things (organic) that are ever changing
d. A more mechanical view of government like the framers wanted

Answer 21

d. A more mechanical view of government like the framers wanted

Question 22

The Supreme Court upheld the Missouri Compromise in Dred Scott v. Sandford case
giving Dred Scott his freedom.
True or False

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What did Walter Rauschenbusch argue in The Social Principles of Jesus?
a. Taxes should be lower
b. The way to salvation is a Christian reform of the social and economic system
c. The rich should stop oppressing the poor and should help them
d. The government is controlled by Satan

Answer 23

b. The way to salvation is a Christian reform of the social and economic
system
c. The rich should stop oppressing the poor and should help them

Question 24

Meese believed that the constitution is accessible, relevant, and definite. We can know
and do what the framers intended.
True or False

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Which case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, ruling that segregated education was unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment? a. Texas v. Johnson b. Roe v. Wade c. Brown v. Board of Education d. Lee v. Weisman

Answer 25

c. Brown v. Board of Education

Question 26

What did the court base its decision off in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States to keep motel from discriminating? a. The right to privacy b. The Commerce Clause c. The 15th Amendment d. Freedom of association

Answer 26

b. The Commerce Clause

Question 27

Which case ruled that prayer at school graduation was wrong because it violated the 1st Amendment and was coercive? a. Lee v. Weisman b. Texas v. Johnson c. Marbury v. Madison d. Roe v. Wade

Answer 27

a. Lee v. Weisman

Question 28

Which was the main purpose of The Declaration of Moral Sentiments by Stanton? a. Assert the equality between men and women b. Increase freedom of speech c. Show how things were already completely fair between men and women d. Advocate for more gun rights

Answer 28

a. Assert the equality between men and women

Question 29

Which of the following is not true of Roe v. Wade? a. The Texas law restricting abortion was found to be unconstitutional b. Gave the right to an abortion no matter what the time of the pregnancy or the reason c. The majority found that the Constitution gives the right to an abortion d. It has been overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

Answer 29

b. Gave the right to an abortion no matter what the time of the pregnancy or the reason

Question 30

________ are fundamental individual rights of a free society and are found in the Bill of Rights (freedom of speech) _______ offer equal protection under the law (right to vote) a. Civil Liberties, Civil Rights b. Small Rights, Big Rights c. Positive Rights, Negative Rights d. Civil Rights, Civil Liberties

Answer 30

a. Civil Liberties, Civil Rights

Question 31

De jure (by law) discrimination is separation that exists because of law and is mandated by law and enforced by government. De facto (in fact) discrimination is separation that exists even though laws don’t require it to. True or False

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What does it mean for a law to be just according to King? A. Apply to everyone equally B. Be made using the input of people potentially affected C. Not degrade human dignity D. All of these options

Answer 32

D. All of these options

Question 33

In For a New Liberty, Rothbard said the government is trustworthy and good, just like other corporations or entities. True or False

Answer 33

False