Quiz Me! - Era: Contemporary AmericaTest your knowledge about the Contemporary America era. 1 / 10What part of the Constitution was the issue in Wisconsin v. Yoder? The 1st Amendment Establishment Clause The 1st Amendment Free Exercise Clause The Article VI prohibition of any religious qualification for public office The Preamble 2 / 10The development of Bill Gates’ Microsoft Windows program had what effect? It forced a less user-friendly program on those using personal computers It caused IBM to cut all ties with Bill Gates and his operating system It made computers too expensive for average citizens to purchase It helped make personal computer ownership a reality for household use 3 / 10Buckley v. Valeo held that: Contributions to campaigns could be limited, but campaign expenditures could not. Political campaigns could not take place at public school locations. Political campaigns could not misrepresent a candidate’s policy positions. Political campaigns could not advertise on religious property. 4 / 10In the 2000 presidential election, Florida had trouble counting some votes due to what problem? Hanging chads Missing Drop Boxes Missing ballots Harvesting ballotsComputer failures 5 / 10What constitutional provision did the Court examine in Riley v. California? The 4th Amendment The 9th Amendment The 5th Amendment The14th Amendment 6 / 10Which section of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 made it easier to enter the U.S.? The Work Visa Program The Immigration Marriage Program Visa Waiver Pilot Program The Temporary Resident Program 7 / 10What agency was created to oversee the implementation of the Clean Air Act? The Environmental Protection Agency The Central Intelligence Agency Department of Health The Food and Drug Administration 8 / 10Which of the following was not associated with business ventures Sam Walton? Variety stores Specialized boutiques Supercenters Membership warehouses 9 / 10The New York Times advertisement in the Sullivan case referred to what specific movement then ongoing in the South? The Civil Rights Movement The Environmental Movement The Feminist Movement The Anti-Vietnamese War Movement 10 / 10Which political office did Barack Obama not hold? President of the United States Member of the Illinois House of Representatives Mayor of Chicago Member of the United States Senate Your score is Try another 10!
