Why did Congress pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
a. because it was clear that the South had no intention of living up to the spirit of the Fifteenth Amendment
b. because Congress was afraid the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. would lead a boycott of white businesses if the legislation was not passed
c. to prevent the race riots from spreading from African American neighborhoods into traditionally white neighborhoods
d. because the Supreme Court had determined that only the national government could regulate elections
a
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America's general bent toward isolationism and attitudes about the War in Europe changed dramatically with
A. Hitler's invasion of Czechoslovakia. B. Hitler's invasion of Poland. C. the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. D. the international conference at Munich. E. Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union.
When a new ordinance violates existing laws, citizens can address the issue through ________
a. policy making b. litigation c. grassroots activities d. police intervention
In a direct democracy, voters designate a relatively small number of people to represent their interests
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Devolution is
A) the process of requiring states and localities to adhere to federal regulations. B) the process of returning powers to state and local governments. C) always supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats. D) a policy requiring the federal government to impose unfounded mandates on the states. E) a movement away from giving any grants to the states.