AnswersSTPSB_U.S. History CR 2627 HailwoodCivil Rights and Voting Rights

Political and Social Issues in Modern America Answers

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Which law gave girls and women equal access to all areas of education?

A
the Brady Bill
B
the Defense of Marriage Act
C
the Equal Pay Act of 1963
D
Title IX
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What was Sandra Day O’Connor’s major achievement?

A
being named the vice chief of naval operations in 2014
B
founding and running the National Organization for Women
C
becoming the first female justice on the US Supreme Court
D
becoming the first female nominee for president for a major party
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Which statements are examples of contemporary liberal beliefs? Check all that apply.Government should not have a large role in the economy.Tax rates should be raised to pay for government programs.The US military should remain strong to protect foreign interests.The government should regulate businesses to protect consumers.Gay people should have greater rights, and abortion should be legal.There should be stiff penalties for offenders who commit violent crimes.

A
Government should not have a large role in the economy.
B
Tax rates should be raised to pay for government programs.
C
The US military should remain strong to protect foreign interests.
D
The government should regulate businesses to protect consumers.
E
Gay people should have greater rights, and abortion should be legal.
F
There should be stiff penalties for offenders who commit violent crimes.
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Why was the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) established?

A
to create economic opportunities between the United States, Mexico, and Canada
B
to promote trade between the United States and nations outside of North America
C
to reduce greenhouse gases that result from industry in North America
D
to promote social progress and justice in nations around the world
5

What is an example of a conservative political organization?

A
the American Civil Liberties Union
B
the Heritage Foundation
C
the National Organization for Women
D
Operation PUSH
6

Which law has led to a 40 percent increase in employment for women?

A
the Brady Bill
B
the Defense of Marriage Act
C
the Equal Pay Act of 1963
D
Title IX
7

What is the purpose of the United Nations? Select three choices.Maintain world peacePromote social progressPromote social justiceAct as a free trade zoneReduce greenhouse gasesSet rules for trade between nations

A
Maintain world peace
B
Promote social progress
C
Promote social justice
D
Act as a free trade zone
E
Reduce greenhouse gases
F
Set rules for trade between nations
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What was Michelle Howard’s major achievement?

A
being named the vice chief of naval operations in 2014
B
founding and running the National Organization for Women
C
becoming the first female justice on the US Supreme Court
D
becoming the first female nominee for president for a major party
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What is the main reason why liberals want to expand the size of government?

A
to help make the US military stronger
B
to create more social welfare programs
C
to help uphold tradition in American society
D
to ensure violent offenders face harsh penalties
10

Who is the only woman to have received the congressional Medal of Honor?

A
Hillary Clinton
B
Betty Friedan
C
Michelle Howard
D
Mary Edwards Walker

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