Which of the following situations is not a challenge to the idea of equality in a democracy?
Public protests against violence women face (domestic violence)
Control of business houses over media
Low earnings of small farmers
Privatisation of health services
W.E.B. Du Bois believed that African Americans should attempt to gain equality in the United States by
Setting up a separate nation within the United States
Entering vocational training programs in separate schools
Demanding full and immediate participation in American society
Taking over the leadership of the two major political parties
The 14th amendment provides that no "state [shall] deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." A direct result of this amendment was that.
The process of amending the Constitution became slower and more complex
The guarantees in the Bill of Rights were applied to state actions
Every citizen gained an absolute right to freedom of speech and assembly
The power of the Federal Government was sharply reduced
Which of the following statements about the Tawa Matsya Sangh is not correct?
It was formed by villagers to protect their fishing rights.
The government created a committee to assess the issue.
The movement was unable to secure fishing rights for the villagers.
It organised rallies to demand the villagers’ right to continue fishing.
Which statement best summarizes the beliefs of Booker T. Washington?
The best solution for African Americans was to return to Africa.
Social equality for African Americans would be easier to achieve than legal rights.
The way to dissolve the barriers of segregation and bring about an end to Jim Crow laws was by active, violent resistance.
The most immediate means for African Americans to achieve equality was to expand their opportunities for vocational education.
Poll taxes and grandfather clauses were devices used to___________.
Deny African Americans the right to vote
Extend suffrage to women and 18-year-old citizens
Raise money for political campaigns
Prevent immigrants from becoming citizens
Which of the following values associated with an individual is not essential to establish equality in a democracy?
Wealth
Dignity
Self-respect
Non-discrimination