Give Us The Ballot by Ari Berman - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'Give Us The Ballot'?
A) Voting rights and access
B) Campaign finance reform
C) Political theory
D) History of the Constitution
  • 2. Who is the author of 'Give Us The Ballot'?
A) Michelle Alexander
B) Ari Berman
C) Ta-Nehisi Coates
D) Cornel West
  • 3. Which act did Ari Berman extensively discuss in his book?
A) National Voter Registration Act
B) Civil Rights Act of 1964
C) Help America Vote Act
D) Voting Rights Act of 1965
  • 4. Which state is known for its strict voter ID laws discussed in the book?
A) Florida
B) New York
C) California
D) Texas
  • 5. What do modern voting restrictions often cite as justification?
A) Election efficiency
B) Cost reduction
C) Public opinion
D) Voter fraud
  • 6. What is one proposed solution Berman suggests for improving voting access?
A) Automatic voter registration
B) Eliminating political parties
C) Implementing term limits
D) Reducing polling hours
  • 7. What year was the Voting Rights Act initially passed?
A) 1965
B) 1945
C) 1970
D) 1982
  • 8. Which organization is noted for its role in fighting against voter suppression?
A) ACLU
B) NRA
C) RNC
D) FEC
  • 9. What event in 2013 significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act?
A) Presidential elections
B) Midterm elections
C) Shelby County v. Holder decision
D) Civil Rights Summit
  • 10. What does Berman argue is a modern method of voter suppression?
A) Automatic voter registration
B) Same-day registration
C) Online voting
D) Voter ID laws
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