19 Questions
According to Mark White, what does the fight between Captain America and Iron Man in Marvel's Civil War represent?
The arguments that happened in America after 9/11
Which two houses make up the bicameral Congress in the United States?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What is the purpose of having two houses in the bicameral Congress?
To ensure that laws are carefully considered and debated
What organization supports non-profits that use technology and media to advance social equity?
Voqal
What power does the president have in relation to the courts?
The president can nominate Supreme Court justices
What power does the judiciary have in relation to the executive branch?
The judiciary can declare executive actions unconstitutional
Why did the Framers of the Constitution establish checks and balances?
To protect citizens' rights from a tyrannical central government
What is the main difference between New Federalism and regulated federalism?
New Federalism favors block grants, while regulated federalism emphasizes federal regulations.
Which president pushed for laws like No Child Left Behind and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security?
George W. Bush
Why is a system of dual federalism with most of the government in the hands of the states unlikely to happen?
It is difficult to convince institutions to give up powers once they have them.
Which group had to offer a compromise in order to get the Constitution passed?
The Federalists
What is one reason why the promise of a Bill of Rights is not considered one of the constitutional compromises?
It happened outside of the Convention
What is embedded in the Constitution and serves as the basis of the American government?
The idea of compromise
Which amendment is associated with the concept of civil rights?
Fourteenth Amendment
What is the main reason why the definition of civil rights changes over time?
Political activity
What issue is mentioned as a defining civil rights issue in 2015, but was hardly mentioned 30 years earlier?
Same-sex marriage
Which groups have civil rights protections extended to them through the 14th Amendment and anti-discrimination legislation?
People with disabilities and LGBT people
What is one common characteristic of the groups that have civil rights protections extended to them?
They are numerical minorities
What is the current legal status of discrimination against LGBT people in many states?
It is legal
Test your knowledge on the philosophical themes in Marvel's Civil War with this quiz. Explore the moral judgment of Captain America, Iron Man, and Spider-Man as discussed in Mark White's book 'A Philosopher Reads Marvel Comics' Civil War'. Challenge yourself to understand the deeper connections between the comic and the post-9/11 era.
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