Which of the following procedural devices designed to prevent most African Americans from voting was the first to be declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court?
a. White primary
b. Poll tax
c. Grandfather clause
d. Racial gerrymander
C
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During his tenure as prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru
a. promoted land reform and successfully brought about a redistribution of wealth. b. established close ties to the United States. c. established a communist party rule in the country. d. significantly reduced the size of the country's military. e. successfully promoted rapid industrialization.
What is the purpose of public financing of qualifying candidates?
A. to ensure that no private money is used during the campaign process B. to reduce the potential for corruption in relationships between donors and elected officials C. to prevent private candidates from spending private money that has not been disclosed D. to increase spending on campaigns and thereby increase voter interest E. to ensure that all campaign expenditure limits are met by limiting funding
Why did the Japanese believe it was not totally irrational to go to war with the United States, even though they were skeptical about military success?
a. They believed that the current situation would lead to their economic and military collapse anyway. b. They believed that Germany would conquer Europe and that it was better to be allied. c. They felt that the United States would be too preoccupied with war in Europe to also attack Japan. d. They believed that China and other East Asian countries would come to their defense to keep Western influence out of East Asia. e. They believed that the Soviet Union would ally with Japan and bolster Japan's defenses.
In an effort to help American businesses during the Depression, the ________ raised tariffs
a. World Trade Organization. b. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation c. Federal Reserve System d. Smoot-Hawley Act e. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade