One example of the federal government’s effort to promote the welfare and secure the rights of the newly freed slaves was the
a. advent of Jim Crow laws.
b. creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau.
c. introduction of literacy tests at the polls.
d. the passage of the Black Codes.
e. use of grandfather clauses.
ANS: B
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a. populism b. conservatism c. liberalism d. libertarianism
Each of the following statements about incarceration is true EXCEPT
A. the number of incarcerated people has grown rapidly in recent years. B. men are ten times more likely to be incarcerated than women. C. prisoners are disproportionately African American. D. the current incarceration rate is close to an all-time high. E. despite the large population of prisoners, the prison system is below capacity.
The powers of the president include all of the following EXCEPT the power to
a. determine whether laws conform to Islamic law. b. sign international treaties. c. chair the National Security Council. d. draw up the annual budget. e. propose legislation to the Majles.
The total amount of money spent in the 2004 election was estimated at:
A) $3 billion. B) $4 billion. C) $5 billion. D) $1 billion. E) $8 billion.