Political and Social Issues in Modern America Answers

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Which international organization provides loans at cheap rates to developing countries?

A
the Kyoto Protocol
B
the United Nations
C
the World Bank
D
the World Trade Organization
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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
3

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
4

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
5

What is one advancement women are still striving to achieve?

A
equal access to educational facilities
B
the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections
C
paid maternity and family leave for all workers
D
funding for sports programs for female students
6

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
7

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
8

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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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
10

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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