Unit Test — Unit test Answers

In order to change government policies, it is necessary to be educated about __________. A. the history of the civil rights movement B. how government and the court system work C. investing in stocks and government bonds D. running for political office Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did the National Origins Acts change immigration to the United States?A.The acts excluded immigrants on the basis of race.B.The acts required immigrants to carry documentation.C.The acts removed racial quotas.D.The acts placed limitations on immigration to the US.

An alien—either legal or illegal—does NOT have which of the following rights? i. the right to voteii. the right to serve on a juryiii. the right to run for public office A.i only B.i and ii C.ii and iii D.i, ii, and iii

The rights to work where you choose, become an entrepreneur, and own property are all examples of which type of citizens’ rights? A. civic B. political C. personal D. economic Please select the best answer from the choices provided

During the era of European settlement from 1600-1820, the majority of settlers came from __________.A.England, Spain, and FranceB.Ireland, Poland, and EnglandC.Russia, Spain, and FranceD.Africa, Ireland, and Eastern Europe

Which of the following amendments solidified that all people born or naturalized within the United States are afforded the same rights of citizenship? A.13th AmendmentB.14th AmendmentC.15th AmendmentD.19th Amendment

Which of the following is an example of muckraking?A.a politician signing social legislation to change teacher compensationB.a journalist uncovering and highlighting the plights of the homelessC.a journalist researching a story on a hurricane in the GulfD.a corrupt politician who receives bribes in exchange for a political favor

Which of the following pieces of legislation made discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, or national origin illegal? A.the Civil Rights ActB.the Jim Crow LawsC.the Open Housing ActD.the Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Each of the following statements is about voting trends in recent US elections. Which of the statements is TRUE?A.Older citizens are more likely to vote than younger citizens.B.Poor citizens are more likely to vote than rich citizens.C.Asian Americans are more likely to vote than whites.D.Men are more likely to vote than women.

Which of the following is a consequence of the new “24-hour news cycle”? A.It has forced people to get their news from cable television instead of the Internet.B.It forces the American government to shut down national and international media.C.It has increased viewership for nightly news broadcasts.D.It forces governments to respond and take action more quickly.

Which of the following proposals was NOT a part of the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments at Seneca Falls?A.lowering the voting age to 18B.universal suffrage for men and womenC.equal rights in education for men and womenD.property ownership rights for women

Some countries have very strict requirements for citizenship, and some have very loose requirements.

In which decade did television replace newspapers as the primary news source for American citizens? A.1940sB.1950sC.1960sD.1970s

Which of the following is an example of a legal alien? A.citizenB.refugeeC.naturalized citizenD.noncitizen national

What was the name of President Abraham Lincoln’s famous document that freed slaves during the Civil War?A.the Freedom ProclamationB.the Emancipation ProclamationC.the Abolitionist TestimonyD.the Freedom Declaration

The first women’s rights convention in the United States was the __________.A.National American Woman Suffrage ConventionB.National Woman’s Party ConventionC.Seneca Falls ConventionD.Declaration of Rights Convention

A newspaper headline reads as follows: “Criminal Claims He Chose to Injure Victims Based on Race” This headline recounts a story that can best be described as a(n) __________.A.act of affirmative actionB.act of racial profilingC.hate crimeD.attempt at segregation

Elliot has had four weeks to write a paper on the government’s response to a recent hurricane. He decides to research and write the paper the night before it is due. When he receives his paper back two weeks later, there is grade (D) and a note from the teacher that says, “did you check your facts?”Elliot’s poor grade illustrates which disadvantage about media today? A.Information is accurate and readily available.B.Although plentiful and easy to access, some sources of information are frequently inaccurate.C.24-hour news makes the most up-to-date news available for school assignments.D.The nightly news is the only reliable source of information available today.

A company cannot have discriminatory hiring policies based on race, gender or disabilities, even if the disability could impact performance. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which piece of immigration legislation set a new limit on migration from other countries, starting at 675,000 each year?A.Immigration Act of 1990B.Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882C.Hart-Celler Act of 1965D.National Origins Act of 1921