Grab Bag
What does the word democracy mean?
"Demos"+"Kratos"=the people have the power
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 accomplish?
It outlawed the discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War, including literacy tests as a prerequisite to voting
Which founding father believed education was important for the new country?
Thomas Jefferson
Is COVID-19 a bacteria or virus?
A virus
What was John Lewis fighting for on "Bloody Sunday"?
The right to vote
Why is voting important in a democracy?
Voting allows the people of the democracy to have their say in electing leaders.
Can convicted felons vote?
It depends on the state they live in.
Was "separate but equal" as set forth in Plessy vs. Ferguson in schools proven to be fair?
No!
According to DNA, is race genetic?
No! Race is a social construct based on skin color.
What was Larry Kramer's goal?
To educate and get funding for those with HIV/AIDS.
Why is getting a high census completion important in a democracy?
Accurate Census data allows us to get a snapshot of America. For example, we learn where different groups of people live, which neighborhood and cities need more resources, etc. Without the Census, resources may not be allocated equitably.
What is voter suppression?
Voter suppression is a strategy used to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing specific groups of people from voting.
What court case ended school segregation?
Brown vs. The Board of Education
What did Edward Jenner invent?
A smallpox vaccine
What cause is Ruth Bader Ginsberg most known for?
Women's Rights
What are 3 strategies you can use to spot fake news?
Consider the source
Read beyond the headline
Check the author
Make sure supporting links in the article work
Check the date
Make sure it's not a parody or joke
Check your biases
Ask an expert
The first amendment allows which freedoms?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Freedom of assembly (protest)
What court case said that students don't lose their freedom of speech when they are in school? (Hint: it involved armbands)
Tinker vs. DesMoines
Why are new viruses like COVID-19 emerging in our world?
Because humans are invading areas where they live, living closer to many animals than ever before, and have the ability to travel the world easily.
What cause is Angela Davis most known for?
Civil Rights