Question 1

Roe v.Wade

Accepted Answer

Roe v. Wade (1973) was a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction. It did not make abortion illegal, require physicians to perform abortions, nor hold that states may only regulate abortions in the first trimester. Instead, it established a trimester framework to balance the state's interest in regulating abortions and the woman's right to privacy, significantly limiting the state's power to regulate abortion procedures in the first trimester.

Question 2

Tolerance of diversity in social,political,and religious points of view is an example of the concept of ____________.

Accepted Answer

Tolerance of diversity in social, political, and religious points of view is a characteristic of an open society, which values diversity and pluralism. Populism, on the other hand, often emphasizes the views and interests of the majority and can be exclusionary towards minority groups. Communitarianism places a stronger emphasis on the importance of community and social bonds over individual rights and freedoms. Segmented society refers to a society that is divided into different groups based on social, economic, or cultural characteristics.

Question 3

Plan B,known as the Morning After pill,was found to be safe and effective by the FDA I preventing the implantation of a fertilized egg in the womb.Which president ordered the pill to be placed on the market?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

The Tea Party activist of today has many elements in common with the social conservatism of former Republican presidents except for

Accepted Answer

Richard Nixon is the only former Republican president listed who did not have a strong connection to social conservatism. While both Reagan and Coolidge were known for their conservative ideologies, and Hoover was a proponent of limited government and fiscal responsibility, Nixon's legacy is more closely associated with foreign policy and domestic issues such as civil rights and healthcare.

Question 5

Most abortions are performed in the third trimester.

Accepted Answer

Most abortions are actually performed in the first trimester, and very few are performed in the third trimester. In fact, third-trimester abortions are typically only done in cases where the pregnancy poses a serious risk to the woman's life or health, or where the fetus has a severe abnormality that is incompatible with life. These procedures are extremely rare and typically only done in specialized medical facilities.

Question 6

The social left has tried to enforce tolerance for all people and views by regulating or criminalization of viewpoints that they think are intolerant or offensive.These regulation have resulted in

Accepted Answer

The social left's efforts to enforce tolerance have led to the creation of hate crime and hate speech laws, as well as student protests against right-wing speakers, making all options relevant.

Question 7

The Supreme Court has decided that freedom of speech is due absolute protection.

Accepted Answer

While freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution, it is not an absolute protection. There are limitations on certain types of speech, such as obscenity, fighting words, and speech that incites imminent lawless action. The Supreme Court has established a balancing test to determine when restrictions on speech are justified.

Question 8

Some of the political left has opposed the Open Society concept through its support of legislation promoting morality in the area of racial and cultural tolerance.

Accepted Answer

The question states that "Some of the political left has opposed the Open Society concept through its support of legislation promoting morality in the area of racial and cultural tolerance." This means that the political left has supported legislation that restricts certain freedoms in order to promote morality. This is in opposition to the Open Society concept, which promotes freedom and tolerance.

Question 9

Neo-populism is a revolt against the secularization of American culture.

Accepted Answer

Neo-populism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of traditional values and the role of the common people in society. It is often associated with a rejection of secularism and a desire to return to a more traditional way of life.

Question 10

The religious right of today is opposed to the social permissiveness of the American culture,but not

Accepted Answer

The religious right generally supports prayer in public schools, as it aligns with their values, unlike their opposition to abortion rights, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriages.

Question 11

A 2013 Gallup Poll found that ___ of all American believe in Creationism and rejected evolution

Accepted Answer

This is the correct answer according to the 2013 Gallup Poll.

Question 12

The Ninth Amendment provides for rights that are not otherwise identified in other places in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The Ninth Amendment states that "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." In other words, just because a right is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution does not mean that it does not exist or is not protected.

Question 13

Populists argue that the interests of common people are opposed by elites such as

Accepted Answer

Populists often portray themselves as champions of the common people against the elites who they argue are responsible for their economic and social woes. These elites are commonly depicted as bankers, big business, bureaucrats, and politicians who are seen as using their power and influence to exploit or neglect the needs of ordinary citizens.

Question 14

The Moral Majority created by televangelist Jerry Falwell was designed

Accepted Answer

The Moral Majority, created by televangelist Jerry Falwell, was designed as a conservative political movement aimed at promoting Christian family values, among other objectives, which included fighting against what they perceived as the threats of an open society.

Question 15

Terri's Law was a Florida State Law passed in 2003 which

Accepted Answer

Terri's Law gave Governor Jeb Bush the power to intervene in Terri Schiavo's medical case and override the decision of her husband to remove her feeding tube.

Question 16

The populism tradition in the United States did not appeal to

Accepted Answer

Populism in the United States was a movement that aimed to represent and empower small farmers, laborers, and other groups that felt marginalized by the political and economic establishment. While aspects of this tradition may have resonated with some shopkeepers, small farmers, and unskilled workers, it was generally not supported by bankers or other members of the financial elite who benefited from the status quo.

Question 17

The Constitution sets the number of justices that can serve on the Supreme at one time at _______.

Accepted Answer

The Constitution does not specify the number of justices that can serve on the Supreme Court; this is determined by Congress.

Question 18

The Supreme Court and its interpretation of the Constitution governs the parameters of public policy to be implemented by the government.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and its interpretation of the Constitution is binding on all other courts and governs the limits of governmental power, which in turn affects public policy decisions.

Question 19

Although most states do allow assisted suicide,three states do allow for physician-assisted suicide.Which of the following do NOT allow physician-assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

California recently passed the End of Life Option Act in 2015, legalizing physician-assisted suicide. Therefore, all four choices allow for physician-assisted suicide, making D the incorrect option.

Question 20

The populists tradition was a movement consisting of

Accepted Answer

The Populist tradition was mainly composed of Midwestern and southern farmers who were facing hardship due to economic changes such as deflation, decreasing crop prices, and increasing debts. The movement aimed to address these issues through political action and reforms. Although there were other groups such as labor unions and veterans that also expressed populist ideas, they were not the main constituents of the Populist movement. Kentucky coal-miners and textile union workers were important in the labor movement, but not specifically in the Populist movement.

Quiz 13: Private Morality and Public Policy: Moral Values, the Constitution, and the Open Society