Civil Rights Quiz

What percentage of Americans think that most or all of the goals of the civil rights movement have been achieved?

• 43 percent

• 35 percent

• 54 percent

• 72 percent

Which act was a result of the Selma to Montgomery marches?

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Civil Rights Act

• Affordable Care Act

• Patriot Act

What percentage of Americans think the Voting Rights Act is still necessary today?

• 59 percent

• 86 percent

• 52 percent

• 43 percent

How many Americans support the requirement of showing a valid photo ID to vote?

• 72 percent

• 55 percent

• 93 percent

• 79 percent

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Voting Rights Act in 2013?

• Upheld in full

• Partially struck down

• Completely struck down

• Extended its provisions

What percentage of black Americans think they have more trouble voting than white Americans?

• 57 percent

• 42 percent

• 67 percent

• 75 percent

What percentage of Americans think there has been real progress in getting rid of racial discrimination since the 1960s?

• 81 percent

• 50 percent

• 26 percent

• 74 percent

What percentage of whites think race relations are good in the U.S.?

• 56 percent

• 47 percent

• 58 percent

• 33 percent

What percentage of Americans think there is real hope of ending racial discrimination in the long run?

• 60 percent

• 44 percent

• 50 percent

• 40 percent

What percentage of whites say few or none of their close friends are black?

• 80 percent

• 78 percent

• 63 percent

• 16 percent