In Greensboro, North Carolina in 1960, African American men and women sat at the “whites only” section of segregated lunch counters, fully expecting to be arrested for breaking the law, in anticipation of publicizing the immorality of segregation. These people were engaging in an action of ______.
a. political candidacy
b. interest group action
c. civil disobedience
d. material benefits
c. civil disobedience
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following affirmative action practices have been found unconstitutional?
A. programs adopted to remedy past proven discrimination B. programs that absolutely bar majority members from participation C. programs that serve a clearly identified, compelling, and legitimate government objective D. programs narrowly tailored to achieve racial diversity
Which of the following demographic groups is most likely to consistently vote in elections?
a. young adults under twenty-five years old b. men in general c. women in general d. racial minorities e. men and women of retirement age
How is the leader of the state executive committee elected?
a. by the precinct convention b. by the general election c. by the state convention d. by the caucus