US Political Parties and Civil Rights Movements

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What was a significant outcome of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act?

Segregation was abolished and black citizens regained their right to vote (correct)

The Republican Party shifted towards center-left ideology

Democrats gained significant support from minority communities

Southern whites were given more political power

What was a characteristic of the Republican Party's approach to democracy in the 1960s?

Neutral stance on civil rights but support for democratic norms

Support for civil rights and democratic norms (correct)

Support for civil rights but deviation from democratic norms

Opposition to civil rights and democratic norms

What strategy did Republicans adopt in the 1960s to attract southern white voters?

Promotion of racial diversity within the party

A focus on economic policies to appeal to all voters

The Long Southern Strategy to win over whites alienated by Democrats (correct)

Support for civil rights and minority communities

How did the Republican Party predominantly position itself in terms of race by 1980?

As a party of racial conservatism, becoming a de-facto White Party Signup and view all the answers

Which coded language was used by Republicans to stir fear and anger towards black individuals?

"Law and order" Signup and view all the answers

What historical event marked the shift of white evangelical Christians towards supporting Republicans in large numbers?

The enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signup and view all the answers

How did the percentage of White Christians in the U.S. population change from the 1990s to the 2010s?

Decreased from 75% to 50% Signup and view all the answers

What was the rationale behind states requiring government-issued photo IDs for voting?

To combat voter fraud Signup and view all the answers

What effect did voter ID laws have on certain demographic groups?

Disproportionately affected black and Latino voters Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of black individuals were denied the right to vote in Florida due to restrictions?

21% Signup and view all the answers

Which group had increased feelings of alienation and victimhood due to changing demographics?

White Christians Signup and view all the answers

What fear did some white conservatives hold about becoming a minority in the U.S.?

Fear of losing social status Signup and view all the answers

What theory suggests that elites are using immigration to replace the 'native' white population of America?

'Great Replacement' theory Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Republicans expressed doubt about the results of the 2020 election?

86% Signup and view all the answers

How did Trump differ from all previous presidents regarding accepting election defeat?

He was the first to refuse to accept defeat Signup and view all the answers

'Resistance to multiracial democracy' is most associated with which political group?

'Make America Great Again' supporters Signup and view all the answers

Which group violated all three basic principles of democratic behavior?

Republicans Signup and view all the answers

What historical event helped secure U.S. democracy by outlawing discriminatory voting laws?

Passing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 Signup and view all the answers

What did the Supreme Court do in 2013 regarding the Voting Rights Act?

Struck down a key provision Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the situation where the party that wins the most votes should be allowed to govern?

Tyranny of the Majority Signup and view all the answers

Which document do many founders of the United States reject?

Articles of Confederation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of extreme supermajority rules for constitutional change mentioned in the text?

Protection of privileged minorities Signup and view all the answers

Which constitutional feature allows state and local governments to go beyond the reach of national majorities?

Federalism Signup and view all the answers