Question 1

List the three racial categories identified on the first official U.S. census in 1790.

Accepted Answer

Free White; Free Other; Slave

Question 2

Wilson argued that racism evolved to provide justification for oppressive economic arrangements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

On average, African American households have lower median incomes and higher rates of poverty. This can be attributed to

Accepted Answer

A) household composition. 
B) greater number of female-headed households than other groups in U.S. 
C) reduced life expectancy which translates into lower lifetime Social Security benefits. 
D) all of these. 
A) household composition. 
B) greater number of female-headed households than other groups in U.S. 
C) reduced life expectancy which translates into lower lifetime Social Security benefits. 
D) all of these. D

Question 4

Federal law calls for stiffer penalties when a crime happens because a person is a racial minority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The New Deal legislation included several measures designed to maintain racial privilege. These included

Accepted Answer

A) exclusion of domestic workers from Social Security coverage. 
B) legislation allowing unions to exclude racial minorities. 
C) permitting the use of race as criterion for granting housing loans. 
D) all of these. 
A) exclusion of domestic workers from Social Security coverage. 
B) legislation allowing unions to exclude racial minorities. 
C) permitting the use of race as criterion for granting housing loans. 
D) all of these.

Question 6

Which organization brought forth the complaint that led to the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision?

Accepted Answer

A) The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 
B) The Americans for Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) 
C) The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 
D) The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) 
A) The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 
B) The Americans for Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) 
C) The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 
D) The American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

Question 7

In the 2000 Census, the number of Americans identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native increased by 25% over 1990 figures. This can be attributed to

Accepted Answer

A) the use of Native American people to collect data. 
B) new categories that allowed people to report mixed ethnicity. 
C) outreach efforts on reservations. 
D) all of these. 
A) the use of Native American people to collect data. 
B) new categories that allowed people to report mixed ethnicity. 
C) outreach efforts on reservations. 
D) all of these.

Question 8

Park and Gordon both argued that racism will inevitably disappear in the process of

Accepted Answer

A) acceptance. 
B) assimilation. 
C) education. 
D) economic growth. 
A) acceptance. 
B) assimilation. 
C) education. 
D) economic growth.

Question 9

Describe two measures that were used to deny voting rights to African Americans.

Accepted Answer

Poll taxes; Harassment, intimi

Question 10

The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978

Accepted Answer

A) authorized building elementary schools on reservations. 
B) prevented removal of Native American children from their tribes and families. 
C) gave primary jurisdiction to tribes over children who enter the child welfare system. 
D) prevented placement of Native American children with white families. 
A) authorized building elementary schools on reservations. 
B) prevented removal of Native American children from their tribes and families. 
C) gave primary jurisdiction to tribes over children who enter the child welfare system. 
D) prevented placement of Native American children with white families.

Question 11

According to the recent census, which ethnic group has the lowest household income in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian/Pacific Islander 
B) White, non-Hispanic 
C) Hispanic 
D) African American 
A) Asian/Pacific Islander 
B) White, non-Hispanic 
C) Hispanic 
D) African American

Question 12

Under 1966 EEOC guidelines, standardized employment testing that resulted in racial disparities was

Accepted Answer

A) only permissible if the test accurately predicted job performance. 
B) in violation of the Civil Rights Act. 
C) assumed to reflect intent to discriminate. 
D) eliminated for federal and state employment and hiring. 
A) only permissible if the test accurately predicted job performance. 
B) in violation of the Civil Rights Act. 
C) assumed to reflect intent to discriminate. 
D) eliminated for federal and state employment and hiring.

Question 13

Which of these is the best example of "internalized oppression"?

Accepted Answer

A) A woman of color is denied a job due to her gender. 
B) A Native American teenager complains that "Indians are lazy alcoholics". 
C) People with disabilities have elevated risk of poverty. 
D) A high school counselor advises an African American child not to pursue college prep courses. 
A) A woman of color is denied a job due to her gender. 
B) A Native American teenager complains that "Indians are lazy alcoholics". 
C) People with disabilities have elevated risk of poverty. 
D) A high school counselor advises an African American child not to pursue college prep courses.

Question 14

"English-only" proposals

Accepted Answer

A) first appeared in the 1980s. 
B) were rejected by the Continental Congress. 
C) explicitly target Spanish-speaking people. 
D) have failed in most states. 
A) first appeared in the 1980s. 
B) were rejected by the Continental Congress. 
C) explicitly target Spanish-speaking people. 
D) have failed in most states.

Question 15

Provide two possible explanations for the higher median household income of Asian/Pacific Islander Americans.

Accepted Answer

They are more likely than othe

Question 16

Because tribes are considered "internal dependent nations,"

Accepted Answer

A) they do not pay property taxes on reservation lands. 
B) they have primary jurisdiction over Indian children in custody of child welfare authorities. 
C) they may allow gambling on reservations. 
D) all of these. 
A) they do not pay property taxes on reservation lands. 
B) they have primary jurisdiction over Indian children in custody of child welfare authorities. 
C) they may allow gambling on reservations. 
D) all of these.

Question 17

Which U.S. states were once parts of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

A) California 
B) New Mexico 
C) Arizona 
D) All of these 
A) California 
B) New Mexico 
C) Arizona 
D) All of these

Question 18

The Chinese immigration experience was in some ways made easier than that of Japanese immigrants because of treaties between the Chinese and U.S. governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the recent census, which ethnic group has the highest household income in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian/Pacific Islander 
B) American Indian 
C) Hispanic 
D) African American 
A) Asian/Pacific Islander 
B) American Indian 
C) Hispanic 
D) African American

Question 20

Jim Crow laws were

Accepted Answer

A) designed to advance the economic well-being of former slaves. 
B) designed to keeps former slaves in inferior economic and social positions. 
C) an early form of affirmative action. 
D) designed to provide literacy education to former slaves. 
A) designed to advance the economic well-being of former slaves. 
B) designed to keeps former slaves in inferior economic and social positions. 
C) an early form of affirmative action. 
D) designed to provide literacy education to former slaves.

List the three racial categories identified on the first official U.S. census in 1790.

Wilson argued that racism evolved to provide justification for oppressive economic arrangements.

On average, African American households have lower median incomes and higher rates of poverty. This can be attributed to

Federal law calls for stiffer penalties when a crime happens because a person is a racial minority.

The New Deal legislation included several measures designed to maintain racial privilege. These included

Which organization brought forth the complaint that led to the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision?

In the 2000 Census, the number of Americans identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native increased by 25% over 1990 figures. This can be attributed to

Park and Gordon both argued that racism will inevitably disappear in the process of

Describe two measures that were used to deny voting rights to African Americans.

The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978

According to the recent census, which ethnic group has the lowest household income in the U.S.?

Under 1966 EEOC guidelines, standardized employment testing that resulted in racial disparities was

Which of these is the best example of "internalized oppression"?

"English-only" proposals

Provide two possible explanations for the higher median household income of Asian/Pacific Islander Americans.

Because tribes are considered "internal dependent nations,"

Which U.S. states were once parts of Mexico?

The Chinese immigration experience was in some ways made easier than that of Japanese immigrants because of treaties between the Chinese and U.S. governments.

According to the recent census, which ethnic group has the highest household income in the U.S.?

Jim Crow laws were

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Working Americans

Conclusion

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Exam 10: People of Color

List the three racial categories identified on the first official U.S. census in 1790.

Wilson argued that racism evolved to provide justification for oppressive economic arrangements.

On average, African American households have lower median incomes and higher rates of poverty. This can be attributed to

Federal law calls for stiffer penalties when a crime happens because a person is a racial minority.

The New Deal legislation included several measures designed to maintain racial privilege. These included

Which organization brought forth the complaint that led to the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision?

In the 2000 Census, the number of Americans identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native increased by 25% over 1990 figures. This can be attributed to

Park and Gordon both argued that racism will inevitably disappear in the process of

Describe two measures that were used to deny voting rights to African Americans.

The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978

According to the recent census, which ethnic group has the lowest household income in the U.S.?

Under 1966 EEOC guidelines, standardized employment testing that resulted in racial disparities was

Which of these is the best example of "internalized oppression"?

"English-only" proposals

Provide two possible explanations for the higher median household income of Asian/Pacific Islander Americans.

Because tribes are considered "internal dependent nations,"

Which U.S. states were once parts of Mexico?

The Chinese immigration experience was in some ways made easier than that of Japanese immigrants because of treaties between the Chinese and U.S. governments.

According to the recent census, which ethnic group has the highest household income in the U.S.?

Jim Crow laws were

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Working Americans

Conclusion

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