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?

    <p>As a party of racial conservatism, becoming a de-facto White Party (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>&quot;Law and order&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (B)</p> 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?

    <p>Decreased from 75% to 50% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To combat voter fraud (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Disproportionately affected black and Latino voters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>21% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>White Christians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fear of losing social status (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Great Replacement' theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>86% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He was the first to refuse to accept defeat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Make America Great Again' supporters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group violated all three basic principles of democratic behavior?

    <p>Republicans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Passing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Struck down a key provision (A)</p> 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?

    <p>Tyranny of the Majority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document do many founders of the United States reject?

    <p>Articles of Confederation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Protection of privileged minorities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Federalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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