Government Responses to Social Movements - AP US Government and Politics

1. What is the primary goal of the Me Too movement?

   To combat sexual harassment and assault. Social media campaign that raised awareness about widespread sexual misconduct.

2. What is the significance of the Stonewall Riots?

   Catalyst for the LGBTQ+ rights movement. 1969 uprising that launched the modern fight for LGBTQ+ equality.

3. What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

   Desegregation of public transportation. Successful boycott that ended racial segregation on city buses.

4. Which legislation was influenced by the labor movement?

   The Fair Labor Standards Act. Established minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor protections in 1938.

5. Which act was passed in response to the financial crisis of 2008?

   The Dodd-Frank Act. Financial reform legislation that increased banking regulations and consumer protections.

6. What was the primary demand of the Occupy Wall Street movement?

   To address economic inequality and corporate influence. Movement protested wealth inequality and concentrated financial power.

7. Which amendment is associated with Prohibition?

   The 18th Amendment. Prohibited alcohol production and sale from 1920-1933 following temperance activism.

8. Which Supreme Court case legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S.?

   Obergefell v. Hodges. 2015 decision that established marriage equality as a constitutional right nationwide.

9. What is the primary focus of the Green New Deal proposal?

   Addressing climate change and economic inequality. Progressive policy proposal linking environmental protection with economic reform.

10. Identify the movement associated with the ADA of 1990.

    The disability rights movement. Their activism led to comprehensive civil rights protections for disabled Americans.

11. What was the purpose of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924?

    To grant U.S. citizenship to Native Americans. Recognized Native Americans as citizens while allowing tribal membership retention.

12. What was the main objective of the anti-nuclear movement?

    To prevent nuclear proliferation and promote disarmament. Peace movement sought to reduce nuclear weapons and prevent atomic warfare.

13. What was the main goal of the women's suffrage movement?

    To secure the right to vote for women. This movement achieved its goal with the 19th Amendment in 1920.

14. What does the First Amendment protect?

    Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. These five fundamental freedoms form the foundation of American civil liberties.

15. What is the primary function of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

    Prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Landmark legislation that ended legal segregation in public accommodations and employment.

16. Identify the main focus of the Black Lives Matter movement.

    Addressing police violence and systemic racism. Movement seeks criminal justice reform and racial equity in policing.

17. Which movement led to the passage of the Clean Air Act?

    The environmental movement. Environmental activism resulted in federal air quality standards and regulations.

18. Identify the movement that influenced the Family and Medical Leave Act.

    The family rights movement. Advocacy for work-life balance resulted in protected leave for family emergencies.

19. Which social movement led to Title IX legislation?

    The women's rights movement. Their advocacy achieved gender equality protections in education and athletics.

20. Which movement is associated with the slogan 'We Are the 99%'?

    Occupy Wall Street. Movement highlighting economic inequality between wealthy elites and average Americans.

21. Which Supreme Court decision desegregated public schools?

    Brown v. Board of Education. 1954 ruling that declared separate educational facilities inherently unequal.

22. What was the main goal of the Black Panther Party?

    To combat police brutality and promote Black empowerment. Militant organization that provided community services while challenging police power.

23. Which act was a response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

    The USA PATRIOT Act. Expanded government surveillance powers to combat terrorism after September 11th.

24. Which act was introduced post-Watergate to limit executive power?

    The War Powers Act. 1973 law requiring congressional approval for sustained military actions.

25. What government response was triggered by the environmental movement?

    The establishment of the EPA. Created in 1970 to enforce environmental regulations and protect public health.

26. What was the government response to the AIDS crisis in the 1980s?

    Increased funding for research and prevention. Government eventually increased resources after initial slow response to the epidemic.

27. Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

    The 13th Amendment. Passed in 1865, it formally ended slavery throughout the United States.

28. What is the primary purpose of the Dream Act?

    To provide legal status to undocumented immigrants brought as children. Proposed legislation to protect young immigrants from deportation.

29. Which act aimed to address gender pay disparities?

    The Equal Pay Act. 1963 law mandating equal compensation for equal work regardless of gender.

30. Which movement led to the passage of the Affordable Care Act?

    Healthcare reform movement. Long-term advocacy achieved universal healthcare access through insurance expansion.

31. Identify the movement that led to the GI Bill.

    The veterans' rights movement. Post-WWII advocacy secured educational and housing benefits for returning soldiers.

32. What prompted the creation of the National Labor Relations Act?

    The labor movement. Worker organizing led to federal protections for union formation and collective bargaining.

33. What was the government response to the Great Depression?

    The New Deal programs. Federal relief programs providing jobs, banking reform, and social safety nets.

34. What event sparked the modern environmental movement in 1970?

    The first Earth Day. Nationwide demonstration that raised environmental awareness and led to new policies.

35. What was the goal of the March on Washington in 1963?

    To advocate for civil and economic rights for African Americans. Historic demonstration that pressured Congress to pass civil rights legislation.

36. What is the key focus of the March for Our Lives movement?

    Gun control and school safety. Student-led movement demanding stricter gun laws after school shootings.

37. Which movement led to the passage of the 19th Amendment?

    The women's suffrage movement. Their advocacy resulted in the constitutional amendment granting women voting rights.

38. Identify the movement associated with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

    The Civil Rights Movement. The movement's efforts directly led to this voting rights protection legislation.

39. Identify the primary concern of the Tea Party movement.

    Reducing government spending and taxation. Conservative movement advocating for fiscal responsibility and limited government.

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