Modern Society and Government Quiz

A law passed in 1968 to reduce crime by increasing police funding, banning certain guns, and giving harsher punishments for criminals.

The rapid growth or spread of something, like ideas or products.

Unconscious biases or stereotypes that influence our perceptions and actions towards others.

The act of returning to previous bad behavior, especially after being punished or rehabilitated.

A person who takes the law into their own hands and enforces justice without being an official law enforcement officer.

The interconnectedness of businesses, government agencies, and the prison system, where profit is made from incarceration.

The distribution or sharing of power between different levels of government, such as state and federal.

A person who prefers traditional values and approaches to politics or social change.

Something that is uneven or unfair in size or amount, often in a way that favors one group over another.

A quote by Marion Hammer that criticizes the banning of individuals or objects based on their appearance.

Mass society describes a large group of people feeling disconnected and influenced by media and modern life. It's common in cities due to technology and rapid changes.

Gaps in the FBI's gun background check data occur because some states don't share records, fearing federal overreach and limitations on their power.

The Printz v. United States Supreme Court case (1997) ruled that the federal government cannot force states to enforce federal background check laws, as it violates states' rights under the 10th Amendment.

Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable feeling people experience when their beliefs don't match their actions, leading them to change one to align with the other.

Ideology refers to a set of beliefs or ideas that shape how individuals view the world and make decisions.

Richard Nixon served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974.

Gerald Ford became the 38th President after Nixon's resignation in 1974, serving until 1977.

Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He is known for his humanitarian efforts and focus on international diplomacy.

Ronald Reagan served as the 40th President from 1981 to 1989. He is known for his conservative policies and his efforts to end the Cold War.

George H.W. Bush served as the 41st President from 1989 to 1993. He is known for his role in the Gulf War and his focus on international relations.