Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution choose to abandon the Articles of Confederation?
a. The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the national government.
b. A stronger national government was needed to effectively respond to the needs of a growing nation.
c. They wanted to find a way to make George Washington their ruler, but were unable to under the Articles.
d. It put too much emphasis on the necessary and proper clause.
b
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The interaction of Titles VI, VII, and IX of the Civil Rights Act has helped foster a movement toward
A. independent administrative agencies. B. representative bureaucracy. C. merit-based civil service. D. sunshine laws. E. shadow bureaucracy.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a political preference?
a. fewer gun control restrictions b. increase in the minimum wage c. support for abortion rights d. increase in taxation to provide social programs e. sense of patriotism
What was the basis for the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) that upheld the constitutionality of a state law requiring segregated railroad facilities?
a. Former slaves are not entitled to full citizenship rights because they did not immigrate to the United States willingly. b. Former slaves are not entitled to full citizenship rights because they were considered property under the law. – c. The Constitution does not prohibit segregation; it only mandates equal protection under the law. d. Railroad transportation involves interstate commerce, which is regulated by Congress; there is no provision in federal law that prohibits segregation.
Which of the following was primarily responsible for ending racial segregation of U.S. public schools?
a. The U.S. Supreme Court. b. The U.S. Department of Education. c. Congress. d. The president.