Test 6 Essay Questions

Question 1

Outline & explain the “Jim Crow” era during the period of southern segregation (including its three aspects and 2 key concluding SCOTUS decisions).

Answer 1

Southern segregation (1877-1964)
“Jim Crow” laws: separate societies
- Public service
- Private businesses
- Voting opportunities
- All-white primaries
- Literacy test
- Poll tax
- Intimidation at the polls

Question 2

Outline & explain the 4 accuracy challenges in polling voters.

Answer 2

1. Lack of candor: Controverl candidates/issues
2. Lack of interest /information
3. Representative sampling
4. Leading questions: to alter public opinion

Question 3

Outline & explain the 6 means of influence used by interest groups.

Answer 3

financial donations
public actions
information
legislation and regulation
executive opponents
legal action