Why did so few African Americans participate in politics in the pre–civil rights era?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain that African Americans were deliberately excluded from the political system for much of American history.
2, Note that the lack of African American participation was not because they were satisfied with the status quo or did not believe politics was relevant to their interests.
3, Discuss the fact that the exclusion of particular groups from politics is a challenge to the theory of pluralism.
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A. abortion. B. affirmative action. C. gay rights. D. gun control. E. states' rights.
According to Micah L. Sifry, campaigns at all levels of American politics tend to focus on mobilizing
a. likely voters. b. political independents. c. voters who do not normally vote. d. highly ideological voters.
Presidents do not serve as chief executive of the executive branch
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The women's movement, which ultimately failed in this goal, was focused on the passage of which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a. Women's Rights Amendment - b. Civil Rights Amendment c. Equal Rights Amendment d. Voting Rights for Women Amendment