In order to address past discrimination and ensure a diverse environment in school, a university may institute _________ admission policies
affirmative action
which of these is an example of a practice that was made illegal by the civil rights act of 1964
having separate waiting rooms for whites and blacks at interstate bus terminals
Current movements for greater civil rights for various groups have grown out of the expansion of civil rights protections won by
women and African Americans
how did the civil war amendments seek to address the calls for expanded rights for women and African Americans?
they sought to politically enfranchise males, regardless of skin color while failing to address gender inequality
when it comes to classifications for making decisions about policies or programs, which of the following is considered a "suspect classification
ethnicity
In trying a case of gender equality, which standard of review would the supreme court use?
intermediate scrutiny
concern about civil rights protections for women and racial minorities
was a comparatively late development in the US, and most major advances were not evident until well into the 20th century
actions by the states that trigger ____________ are those that restrict the democratic process or discriminate against racial, ethnic, or religious minorities
strict scrutiny
the applying the framework pyramid in this chapter considered recent supreme courts decisions regarding affirmative action, it illustrates how in recent years the court has
narrowed its application of affirmative acion
why can the supreme court decision in Brown v Board of education be classified as a constitutional revolution?
it deemed unconstitutional the very foundations of racial segregation and discrimination
which of the following groups has most recently won substantial expansions in their civil rights
homosexuals
after the civil war, womens rights activists called for universal suffrage. what did they mean by this?
the right of all adult citizens to vote
why might the supreme court find instances of affirmative action unconstitutional?
any mention of race in the law is generally subject to strict scrutiny
The equal employment opportunity commission ruled that creating "an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment" is contrary to the law. this was a victory for women against
sexual harrassment
Guarantees of equal treatment by government official regarding political rights, the judicial system, and public programs are
civil rights