Social Movements and Equal Protection - AP Government and Politics
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Identify the amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.
Identify the amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.
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The 13th Amendment. First of three Reconstruction amendments ending legal slavery nationwide.
The 13th Amendment. First of three Reconstruction amendments ending legal slavery nationwide.
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What is the main goal of the Women's Rights Movement?
What is the main goal of the Women's Rights Movement?
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To achieve gender equality and women's rights. Seeks equal opportunities, pay, and treatment in all aspects of society.
To achieve gender equality and women's rights. Seeks equal opportunities, pay, and treatment in all aspects of society.
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Identify the amendment that extended voting rights to all citizens 18 years and older.
Identify the amendment that extended voting rights to all citizens 18 years and older.
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The 26th Amendment. Lowered voting age from 21 during Vietnam War era.
The 26th Amendment. Lowered voting age from 21 during Vietnam War era.
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What is the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
What is the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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To outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Landmark legislation ending segregation in public accommodations and employment.
To outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Landmark legislation ending segregation in public accommodations and employment.
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Which act aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans?
Which act aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans?
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965. Removed discriminatory practices like poll taxes and literacy tests.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965. Removed discriminatory practices like poll taxes and literacy tests.
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What is the primary purpose of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment?
What is the primary purpose of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment?
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To prevent states from denying any person equal protection under the law. Established post-Civil War to ensure states treat all citizens equally under law.
To prevent states from denying any person equal protection under the law. Established post-Civil War to ensure states treat all citizens equally under law.
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Identify a major social movement associated with the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Identify a major social movement associated with the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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The Civil Rights Movement. Led to landmark legislation outlawing discrimination in public accommodations.
The Civil Rights Movement. Led to landmark legislation outlawing discrimination in public accommodations.
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Which Supreme Court case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine?
Which Supreme Court case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine?
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Plessy v. Ferguson. 1896 ruling that allowed racial segregation if facilities were theoretically equal.
Plessy v. Ferguson. 1896 ruling that allowed racial segregation if facilities were theoretically equal.
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Which Supreme Court decision overturned 'separate but equal' in public education?
Which Supreme Court decision overturned 'separate but equal' in public education?
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Brown v. Board of Education. 1954 landmark decision declaring segregated schools inherently unequal.
Brown v. Board of Education. 1954 landmark decision declaring segregated schools inherently unequal.
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What social movement focused on gender equality and led to Title IX legislation?
What social movement focused on gender equality and led to Title IX legislation?
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The Women's Rights Movement. Advocated for educational equality, leading to Title IX's ban on sex discrimination.
The Women's Rights Movement. Advocated for educational equality, leading to Title IX's ban on sex discrimination.
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What was the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
What was the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
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It prohibited racial discrimination in voting. Eliminated literacy tests and other barriers that prevented Black voting.
It prohibited racial discrimination in voting. Eliminated literacy tests and other barriers that prevented Black voting.
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Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
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The 19th Amendment. Ratified in 1920 after decades of suffrage movement advocacy.
The 19th Amendment. Ratified in 1920 after decades of suffrage movement advocacy.
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Identify the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Identify the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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Obergefell v. Hodges. 2015 decision establishing marriage equality as a constitutional right.
Obergefell v. Hodges. 2015 decision establishing marriage equality as a constitutional right.
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Which social movement sought to end racial segregation and discrimination in the US?
Which social movement sought to end racial segregation and discrimination in the US?
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The Civil Rights Movement. 1950s-60s movement that challenged Jim Crow laws and racial inequality.
The Civil Rights Movement. 1950s-60s movement that challenged Jim Crow laws and racial inequality.
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What is the main focus of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
What is the main focus of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
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To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. 1990 law ensuring equal access and reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals.
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. 1990 law ensuring equal access and reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals.
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Which Supreme Court case ruled that school segregation is unconstitutional?
Which Supreme Court case ruled that school segregation is unconstitutional?
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Brown v. Board of Education. Unanimously overturned Plessy's 'separate but equal' doctrine in education.
Brown v. Board of Education. Unanimously overturned Plessy's 'separate but equal' doctrine in education.
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Which social movement is linked to the Stonewall Riots of 1969?
Which social movement is linked to the Stonewall Riots of 1969?
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The LGBTQ+ Rights Movement. Police raid sparked modern LGBTQ+ rights activism and pride movement.
The LGBTQ+ Rights Movement. Police raid sparked modern LGBTQ+ rights activism and pride movement.
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What landmark case involved affirmative action in university admissions?
What landmark case involved affirmative action in university admissions?
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Regents of the University of California v. Bakke. 1978 case allowing race as one factor in admissions decisions.
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke. 1978 case allowing race as one factor in admissions decisions.
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What is the primary focus of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement?
What is the primary focus of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement?
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To achieve equality and rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. Fights discrimination and seeks full legal recognition and protection.
To achieve equality and rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. Fights discrimination and seeks full legal recognition and protection.
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Identify the social movement associated with the slogan 'Equal Pay for Equal Work.'
Identify the social movement associated with the slogan 'Equal Pay for Equal Work.'
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The Women's Rights Movement. Advocates for wage equality and workplace gender discrimination elimination.
The Women's Rights Movement. Advocates for wage equality and workplace gender discrimination elimination.
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What was the significance of the case Regents of the University of California v. Bakke?
What was the significance of the case Regents of the University of California v. Bakke?
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It addressed affirmative action and racial quotas. Allowed race-conscious admissions while rejecting strict racial quotas.
It addressed affirmative action and racial quotas. Allowed race-conscious admissions while rejecting strict racial quotas.
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Which amendment addresses due process and equal protection?
Which amendment addresses due process and equal protection?
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The 14th Amendment. Protects citizens from unfair state actions and ensures equal treatment.
The 14th Amendment. Protects citizens from unfair state actions and ensures equal treatment.
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What is the main goal of the Black Lives Matter movement?
What is the main goal of the Black Lives Matter movement?
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To combat systemic racism and violence against Black people. Modern movement addressing police brutality and racial justice issues.
To combat systemic racism and violence against Black people. Modern movement addressing police brutality and racial justice issues.
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Which Supreme Court case involved the right to privacy and contraceptive use?
Which Supreme Court case involved the right to privacy and contraceptive use?
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Griswold v. Connecticut. 1965 case establishing privacy right in marital contraceptive decisions.
Griswold v. Connecticut. 1965 case establishing privacy right in marital contraceptive decisions.
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Identify the act that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing.
Identify the act that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing.
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The Fair Housing Act. 1968 law expanding civil rights protections to housing sector.
The Fair Housing Act. 1968 law expanding civil rights protections to housing sector.
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What was the significance of the case Obergefell v. Hodges?
What was the significance of the case Obergefell v. Hodges?
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It legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Extended marriage equality to all 50 states in 2015.
It legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Extended marriage equality to all 50 states in 2015.
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Which constitutional amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection?
Which constitutional amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection?
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The 14th Amendment. Defines citizenship and protects individual rights from state interference.
The 14th Amendment. Defines citizenship and protects individual rights from state interference.
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Which social movement is associated with the March on Washington in 1963?
Which social movement is associated with the March on Washington in 1963?
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The Civil Rights Movement. Historic demonstration for jobs, freedom, and civil rights legislation.
The Civil Rights Movement. Historic demonstration for jobs, freedom, and civil rights legislation.
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What was the outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?
What was the outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?
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It ruled that African Americans could not be citizens. 1857 decision later overturned by 14th Amendment citizenship clause.
It ruled that African Americans could not be citizens. 1857 decision later overturned by 14th Amendment citizenship clause.
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Identify the act that aimed to prevent employment discrimination.
Identify the act that aimed to prevent employment discrimination.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964. Prohibited workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, origin.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964. Prohibited workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, origin.
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