Question 1

Summarize what the text says about unions and labor relations in the 1950s and 1960s.

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Question 2

What is a professional advocacy group? What have been the consequences of the proliferation of such groups?

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Question 3

According to the text, the Montgomery bus boycott illustrates five qualities of social movements. Summarize these five qualities.

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Question 4

When and under what circumstances was the National Labor Relations Act passed? What were its main provisions and consequences? When and under what circumstances was the Taft-Hartley Act passed? What were its consequences?

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Question 5

What is an "iron triangle," how does it work, and what is its significance in U.S. politics?

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Question 6

Summarize the reasons why the text says that business interests don't always win in politics, even though they are "bigger, stronger, and faster" than other groups.

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Question 7

The phrase "the personal is political" is most associated with which of the following?

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"The personal is political" is a phrase that emerged during the second wave of the women's movement in the 1960s and 1970s. It emphasized that individual experiences of oppression and discrimination were related to broader social and political systems of power and control. This perspective led to a broader understanding of feminism that included not just legal and political rights for women, but also challenged gender roles and stereotypes in personal relationships and cultural norms.

Question 8

The Nineteenth Amendment, which enfranchised women, was ratified in

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The Nineteenth Amendment was ratified in 1920.

Question 9

Summarize the text's discussion about the causes of the proliferation of interest groups since the 1970s.

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Question 10

In what ways has the interest group system changed since 1970?

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Question 11

Environmental justice refers to the aspect of the environmental movement that

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Environmental justice is focused on addressing the disproportionate impacts of environmental issues on marginalized communities, particularly those based on race and socioeconomic status. It aims to ensure that these communities have equal access to clean air, water, and other environmental resources.

Question 12

Summarize the main events in the history of the Montgomery bus boycott.

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Question 13

The successes of second-wave feminism include all of the following except

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The ERA was not actually passed, despite efforts during the second-wave feminist movement.

Question 14

The text frames "equality of opportunity" as a politically contested term. Summarize the two views of the "equality of opportunity" and the role of government in each. Which do you find more persuasive?

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Question 15

What conditions in the United States and events in the labor movement led to the formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)? In what ways did the CIO differ from the American Federation of Labor (AFL)? What were the consequences of the formation of the CIO?

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Question 16

According to the text, all of the following are goals of the Tea Party movement except

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The Tea Party movement primarily focuses on lowering tax rates, reducing government spending (especially on social programs), eliminating business regulations, and curbing immigration. Reducing military spending is not a goal commonly associated with the Tea Party movement, which tends to support strong national defense policies.

Question 17

What factors have led to the weakening of labor unions?

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Question 18

Summarize the similarities and differences between interest groups and social movements.

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Question 19

The second wave of women's movement activism began in

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The second wave of women's movement activism began in the 1960s, with a focus on issues such as reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, and gender roles in society.

Question 20

Summarize the data and examples presented by the text in support of its claim that groups representing corporate interests are the most influential interest groups.

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Quiz 5: Interest Groups and Social Movements