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Section One : Social Studies Questions 71–75 (page: 16)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which of the following reasons explains why African Americans and others worked to repeal Jim Crow laws?

  1. led to the development of universities for African American students
  2. protected the rights of African Americans to assemble freely in public places
  3. gave the federal government too little power over African American businesses
  4. blocked African Americans from the travel, work, and education of their choice
  5. discouraged expression of racist attitudes in public places

Answer(s): D



The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), the "motor voter" law, went into effect on January 1, 1995.The act's purpose was to ease voter registration by allowing voters to register when they apply for or renew drivers' licenses, enter the military, or apply for public assistance.
Which reason best explains why Congress passed the NVRA?

  1. to encourage citizens to get public assistance
  2. to increase citizen participation in the political process
  3. to stop people from interfering in the political process
  4. to encourage people to move more often
  5. to make the registration process more difficult

Answer(s): B



Which statement offers the best overall summary of the information about savings bonds?

  1. Owning savings bonds quickly generates a large amount of interest.
  2. Owning savings bonds has many advantages.
  3. Savings bonds are convenient to buy.
  4. Savings bonds can be bought for a small amount of money.
  5. Owning savings bonds helps to reduce taxes.

Answer(s): B



If workers think they were denied a job promotion because of their race, on which legal principle can they present a reasonable argument?

  1. due process of law
  2. freedom of expression
  3. equal protection of the law
  4. majority rule
  5. right to privacy

Answer(s): C



Nationalism is defined as devotion to one's nation.It can encourage positive civic participation for a more productive society.If carried to the extreme, however, it can cause widespread and violent international conflicts.
Which of the following illustrates extreme nationalism in the twentieth century?

  1. the relationship of Guam to the United States
  2. tensions between Israel and Arab nations in the Middle East
  3. Deng Xiaoping's diplomatic overtures to the West
  4. free-trade negotiations between Canada, Mexico, and the United States
  5. rapid industrialization in Brazil

Answer(s): B



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