Social Policy: Civil Rights, Social Justice, and Equality MCQs USA January 8, 2026August 15, 2024 by u930973931_answers 40 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/40 Subscribe 1. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery? (A) 19th Amendment (B) 14th Amendment (C) 15th Amendment (D) 13th Amendment 2. What does the 14th Amendment guarantee? (A) Equal protection under the law (B) The right to vote for women (C) The right to a fair trial (D) Freedom of speech 3. Which landmark Supreme Court case established the doctrine of “separate but equal”? (A) Brown v. Board of Education (B) Plessy v. Ferguson (C) Roe v. Wade (D) Miranda v. Arizona 4. What was the main objective of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? (A) To guarantee women's suffrage (B) To end racial segregation and discrimination (C) To regulate interstate commerce (D) To establish a national bank 5. Which act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment? (A) Fair Housing Act (B) Voting Rights Act of 1965 (C) Equal Pay Act of 1963 (D) Civil Rights Act of 1964 6. What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 aim to eliminate? (A) Racial segregation in public facilities (B) Literacy tests and poll taxes (C) Discrimination in housing (D) Gender inequality in the workplace 7. Which Supreme Court case ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional? (A) Loving v. Virginia (B) Brown v. Board of Education (C) Mapp v. Ohio (D) Gideon v. Wainwright 8. What was the primary focus of the Black Lives Matter movement? (A) Economic reform (B) Environmental justice (C) Health care reform (D) Police brutality and racial injustice 9. Which act was designed to protect the voting rights of individuals with disabilities? (A) Voting Rights Act of 1965 (B) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (C) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (D) Civil Rights Act of 1964 10. Which amendment granted women the right to vote? (A) 19th Amendment (B) 15th Amendment (C) 24th Amendment (D) 26th Amendment 11. Which policy focuses on reducing poverty and providing economic security for families? (A) Social Security Act (B) Medicare (C) Medicaid (D) Affordable Care Act 12. What does the term “affirmative action” refer to in social policy? (A) Efforts to promote diversity and address historical inequalities in education and employment (B) The process of eliminating government regulations (C) The redistribution of wealth (D) The establishment of new educational institutions 13. Which program provides health insurance to low-income individuals and families? (A) Medicare (B) Social Security (C) Medicaid (D) Unemployment Insurance 14. What is the purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? (A) To provide financial assistance to unemployed individuals (B) To fund public education (C) To subsidize housing costs (D) To offer food assistance to low-income individuals and families 15. Which act established the minimum wage and standards for working conditions? (A) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (B) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (C) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (D) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) 16. Which program provides financial support to elderly individuals based on their work history? (A) Medicaid (B) Unemployment Insurance (C) SNAP (D) Social Security 17. What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? (A) To allow employees to take unpaid leave for family and medical reasons without losing their job (B) To provide paid parental leave (C) To ensure equal pay for equal work (D) To regulate workplace safety 18. Which act aims to eliminate discrimination based on age in employment? (A) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (B) Equal Pay Act (C) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) (D) Civil Rights Act of 1964 19. What does the term “social safety net” refer to? (A) Measures to increase government revenue (B) Policies that promote free-market capitalism (C) Programs designed to support individuals and families in times of economic hardship (D) Investments in infrastructure development 20. Which policy was implemented to reduce income inequality and provide assistance to the poorest Americans? (A) New Deal Programs (B) Welfare Reform Act (C) Economic Opportunity Act (D) Affordable Care Act 21. Which Supreme Court case established the legal basis for same-sex marriage in the United States? (A) Baker v. Nelson (B) Lawrence v. Texas (C) Obergefell v. Hodges (D) United States v. Windsor 22. Which act prohibits discrimination based on gender in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance? (A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (B) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (C) Equal Pay Act of 1963 (D) Family and Medical Leave Act 23. What is the goal of the Gender Pay Gap legislation? (A) To increase the number of women in executive positions (B) To eliminate the disparity in wages between men and women (C) To promote equal opportunity in education (D) To provide paid family leave 24. Which act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities? (A) Civil Rights Act of 1964 (B) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (C) Equal Pay Act (D) Fair Labor Standards Act 25. What does the term “intersectionality” refer to in social justice discussions? (A) The process of integrating diverse perspectives into policymaking (B) The overlap of different social identities and how they intersect to impact individuals' experiences of oppression and privilege (C) The intersection of politics and economics in social policy (D) The development of cross-sector partnerships 26. Which law ensures that individuals with disabilities have equal access to public accommodations and services? (A) Education for All Handicapped Children Act (B) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (C) Civil Rights Act of 1964 (D) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 27. Which program provides support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault? (A) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (B) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (C) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) (D) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 28. What is the primary focus of anti-poverty programs in the United States? (A) To reduce poverty through financial assistance, job training, and social services (B) To increase wealth distribution among the wealthy (C) To promote economic growth through deregulation (D) To provide tax cuts for businesses 29. Which act is designed to support the rights and opportunities of LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace? (A) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (B) Fair Labor Standards Act (C) Americans with Disabilities Act (D) Equality Act 30. What does the term “social equity” refer to in policy discussions? (A) The redistribution of wealth among different economic classes (B) The legal framework for regulating social services (C) The process of promoting market competition (D) The fair distribution of resources and opportunities among all social groups 31. Which program provides educational and career services to disadvantaged youth? (A) Head Start Program (B) YouthBuild (C) Job Corps (D) AmeriCorps 32. What is the goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? (A) To deregulate the health insurance industry (B) To provide universal health care coverage (C) To reduce the number of uninsured individuals and make health care more affordable (D) To establish a national health system 33. Which law prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin? (A) Civil Rights Act of 1964 (B) Equal Pay Act (C) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (D) Family and Medical Leave Act 34. What does the term “economic mobility” refer to? (A) The movement of jobs across different regions (B) The fluctuation of the stock market (C) The ability of individuals or families to improve their economic status over time (D) The stability of prices in the economy 35. Which policy focuses on providing support and resources for low-income families with children? (A) Child Tax Credit (B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (C) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (D) Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 36. What is the main purpose of the Fair Housing Act? (A) To regulate the rental market (B) To provide subsidies for low-income housing (C) To promote homeownership among minority groups (D) To ensure equal housing opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin 37. Which act aims to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices? (A) Truth in Lending Act (B) Consumer Product Safety Act (C) Federal Trade Commission Act (D) Fair Credit Reporting Act 38. What is the goal of community development programs? (A) To promote urban sprawl (B) To enhance the quality of life in neighborhoods through economic and social improvements (C) To reduce government spending on social services (D) To increase property taxes 39. Which act was passed to protect the rights of individuals in the workplace, including those with disabilities? (A) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (B) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (C) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (D) Equal Pay Act 40. What does the term “community service” refer to? (A) Public services provided by government agencies (B) Volunteering for local organizations and projects to benefit the community (C) The provision of health care in rural areas (D) Government-funded social programs