For its first two decades, the NAACP was led by sociologist ____________
a. W. E. B. Du Bois
b. Thurgood Marshall
c. Homer Plessy
d. Frederick Douglass
ANS: A
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Which of the following statements best describes the philosophy of the Federalists?
a. They believed in a direct democracy. b. They were opposed to the electoral college. c. They were opposed to national supremacy. d. They strongly advocated states' rights. e. They believed in a strong central government.
Which example best demonstrates a legislator acting as a trustee of his or her constituency?
a. A legislator considers public opinion, but ultimately decides based on information and careful thought. b. A legislator does whatever is best for his or her reelection. c. A legislator follows the public opinion of his or her constituency. d. A legislator will follow public opinion whenever it is clear.
In which of the following examples is voter participation an independent variable?
a.) In rural areas, voter participation is higher. b.) Campaigning seems to have no effect on voter participation. c.) Voter participation has a direct effect on spending on the next cycle of elections. d.) Charitable donations by candidates have a negative effect on voter participation.
Wendy Davis gained national attention because of her role in a Texas state legislative debate over what issue?
A) the Affordable Care Act B) casinos C) abortion D) gun control