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Johnson's Great Society — Unit test Answers

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Both the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act

A
allowed civil rights activists to protest peacefully.
B
meant the end of discrimination in the country.
C
discouraged state governments from enforcing the laws.
D
gave the federal government tools to enforce the laws.
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What was President Nixon’s approach to easing tensions between the United States and other nations?

A
investigation before action
B
détente
C
reconciliation
D
a truce with all nations
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Which rights does the Americans with Disabilities Act guarantee? Check all that apply.

A
the same employment opportunities as other workers
B
the integration of schools and other public places
C
equal access to buildings and other public spaces
D
voting and political rights for Americans with disabilities
E
equal access to buses and other forms of transportation
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Which describes a domestic policy for which President Nixon was responsible?

A
the reduction of tension between the Democrats and Republicans
B
the establishment of the Second Frontier
C
the reduction of tension between the United States and China
D
the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency
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Which statement best describes the Griswold v. Connecticut case?

A
It was related to freedom of religion because it required prayer in public schools.
B
It was related to freedom of religion because Griswold was a minister.
C
It was related to privacy because it concerned lawyers and their clients.
D
It was related to privacy because it concerned medical guidance for patients.
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Who became the president of the United States after Nixon’s resignation?

A
Jimmy Carter
B
Gerald Ford
C
John Dean
D
Lyndon Johnson
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Which statement would a judicial activist most likely make?

A
“Interpretations of the Constitution must change because its authors could not foresee modern life.”
B
“The court must protect the Constitution from changes to its original meaning.”
C
“Government should exercise only those powers specifically named within the Constitution.”
D
“The Supreme Court must evaluate laws according to the literal language of the Constitution.”

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