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