Successes and Failures of Equality Measures: Affirmative Action and Immigration Reform (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which year was the 15th Amendment ratified, extending voting rights to African American men?
In which year was the 15th Amendment ratified, extending voting rights to African American men?
1870
After the Voting Rights Act of 1965, African American voter registration in Mississippi increased from what percentage to 59.8%?
After the Voting Rights Act of 1965, African American voter registration in Mississippi increased from what percentage to 59.8%?
6.7%
In which year did Shelby County v. Holder invalidate the formula identifying areas with discrimination?
In which year did Shelby County v. Holder invalidate the formula identifying areas with discrimination?
2013
How many new voters did Stacey Abrams' organisation register in Georgia before the 2020 election?
How many new voters did Stacey Abrams' organisation register in Georgia before the 2020 election?
800,000
What fraction of the 118th Congress identifies as something other than non-Hispanic white?
What fraction of the 118th Congress identifies as something other than non-Hispanic white?
A quarter
What percentage of Joe Biden's initial cabinet was non-white, making it the most diverse in history?
What percentage of Joe Biden's initial cabinet was non-white, making it the most diverse in history?
55%
How many non-white state governors were there as of 2023?
How many non-white state governors were there as of 2023?
Three
Which president introduced affirmative action in 1961 as an executive order for equal employment?
Which president introduced affirmative action in 1961 as an executive order for equal employment?
Kennedy
What did the Supreme Court rule in Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)?
What did the Supreme Court rule in Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)?
Individualised consideration valid
In which year did Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard strike down race-based admissions?
In which year did Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard strike down race-based admissions?
2023
Between 1960 and 1995, black university graduates aged 25-29 rose from what percentage to 15%?
Between 1960 and 1995, black university graduates aged 25-29 rose from what percentage to 15%?
5%
Which president introduced DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and in what year?
Which president introduced DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and in what year?
Obama in 2012
How many undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children does DACA protect?
How many undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children does DACA protect?
Over 800,000