Chapter 1 quiz

The official resolutions adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in 2008 and 2009 concerning the historical relationship between the government and African Americans included all of the following EXCEPT

A resolution to provide reparations for descendants of slaves.

Government is defined as

A social institution that controls the behavior of people.

Government provides security for its citizens by

All of the above. -protecting them from discrimination -maintaining armed forces -protecting them from unfair business practices

An example of government action that provides for the public good is

All of the above. -the maintenance of a standing military -the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - the Clean Air Act of 1963

To control the behavior of its people, government

All of the above. -Manages conflict -establishes order -Devises rules and regulations

When a government provides for the public good, it

Creates policies that benefit society as a whole, rather than specific individuals.

The main, overarching mechanism for controlling people's behavior and managing their conflicts is

Government

The U.S. Congress provided an apology and reparations to which of the following groups?

Japanese Americans interned during World War II.

To provide for the public good, governments must

Occasionally encroach on individual liberty.

What is the purpose of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972?

To prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs that receive federal assistance.