1. The United States belongs to which of the following international associations? Select all that apply
A. Warsaw Pact
B. United Nations
C. League of Nations
D. British Commonwealth
E. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
2. Which activity is part of civic, rather than private life?
A. Enjoying a dog park
B. Taking a college course
C. Volunteering at a shelter
D. Spending time with friends
3. Which of the following is true of a parliamentary system of government but not of a presidential system?
A. The government is not regulated by a constitution
B. The judicial branch is part of unelected senate
C. The legislative assembly is determined by a national election
D. The head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly
4. Which of the following were goals of the Civil rights movement? Select all that apply
A. establishing full voting rights for women
B. Establishing full voting rights for African Americans
C. Banning sexist business practices
D. Banning racist business practices
E. Increasing land ownership rights for women
F. Increasing land ownership rights for African Americans
1. To determine which international associations the United States belongs to, we need to look at the options provided and select the correct ones.
A. The Warsaw Pact: The United States is not a part of the Warsaw Pact, which was an alliance of socialist states in Eastern Europe during the Cold War. Therefore, this option is not applicable.
B. The United Nations: The United States is a member of the United Nations, an international organization founded in 1945 that aims to promote peace, security, and cooperation among its member states.
C. The League of Nations: The United States was a member of the League of Nations, which was founded after World War I, but it withdrew from the organization in 1945. Therefore, this option is not applicable.
D. The British Commonwealth: The United States is not a part of the British Commonwealth, also known as the Commonwealth of Nations, which is an association of 54 member countries, mostly former territories of the British Empire. Therefore, this option is not applicable.
E. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): The United States is a founding member of NATO, an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty. NATO is meant to promote collective defense and cooperation among its member states.
Therefore, the correct answer is B (United Nations) and E (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
2. To determine which activity is part of civic life rather than private life, we need to understand the definition of civic life.
Civic life refers to activities that are connected with being a citizen and participating in the community or society as a whole, rather than just focusing on individual or personal interests. It involves engaging in activities that contribute to the common good or the well-being of society.
A. Enjoying a dog park: While this activity may involve interacting with other dog owners and being a part of a community, it is more of a personal or recreational activity rather than an activity directly related to civic life.
B. Taking a college course: Taking a college course can be seen as a personal pursuit of learning and gaining knowledge rather than directly contributing to civic life.
C. Volunteering at a shelter: Volunteering at a shelter involves actively helping and supporting those in need, which directly contributes to the well-being of society. This activity is considered part of civic life.
D. Spending time with friends: Spending time with friends is a personal activity that generally does not have direct implications for civic life.
Therefore, the correct answer is C (Volunteering at a shelter).
3. To determine what is true of a parliamentary system of government but not of a presidential system, we need to examine the given options and compare the characteristics of both systems.
A. The government is not regulated by a constitution: This option is not true for either a parliamentary or presidential system of government. Both systems have some form of legal framework or constitution that regulates the functioning of the government.
B. The judicial branch is part of an unelected senate: In a parliamentary system, the judicial branch is typically separate from the legislative branch (which may include a senate or similar body). The judges are generally appointed based on established procedures, and they are not part of an unelected senate.
C. The legislative assembly is determined by a national election: This option is true for a parliamentary system. In such a system, the members of the legislative assembly (parliament) are elected by the citizens in a national election.
D. The head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly: This option is also true for a parliamentary system. In this system, the head of the government (such as the prime minister) is typically chosen by the members of the legislative assembly.
Therefore, the correct answer is C (The legislative assembly is determined by a national election) and D (The head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly).
4. To determine the goals of the Civil Rights Movement, we need to analyze the given options and identify the goals that align with the historical context and objectives of the movement.
A. Establishing full voting rights for women: While women's suffrage was an important aspect of the larger struggle for civil rights, it was not one of the primary goals of the Civil Rights Movement. Women's suffrage was largely achieved through the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920. Therefore, this option is not applicable.
B. Establishing full voting rights for African Americans: This was one of the central goals of the Civil Rights Movement. African Americans faced significant barriers to voting, such as poll taxes, literacy tests, and intimidation. The movement aimed to secure and protect the right to vote for African Americans.
C. Banning sexist business practices: While gender equality was an important aspect of social justice, this goal was not specifically central to the Civil Rights Movement, which primarily focused on racial equality and civil rights for African Americans. Therefore, this option is not applicable.
D. Banning racist business practices: This was another significant goal of the Civil Rights Movement. These practices included segregation, discrimination, and unequal treatment based on race in various aspects of public life, including business establishments.
E. Increasing land ownership rights for women: Similar to option A, while land ownership rights for women are an important issue, they were not central to the goals of the Civil Rights Movement. Therefore, this option is not applicable.
F. Increasing land ownership rights for African Americans: The issue of land ownership for African Americans was not a primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement. The movement primarily focused on achieving equal rights and overcoming racial discrimination, particularly in areas such as voting, education, and public facilities.
Therefore, the correct answer is B (Establishing full voting rights for African Americans) and D (Banning racist business practices).