US History MCQs

US Civil Rights Legal Defense Organizations MCQs with Answer

Which organization was founded by Thurgood Marshall to provide legal defense against racial segregation and discrimination?
a) NAACP
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) MALDEF
Answer: a) NAACP

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) focuses on defending civil rights in areas such as:
a) Education
b) Housing
c) Criminal justice
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is known for combating:
a) Discrimination against women
b) Racial segregation
c) Religious freedom
d) Immigration reform
Answer: b) Racial segregation

Which organization focuses on advocating for the rights of Hispanic Americans and immigrants?
a) NAACP
b) ACLU
c) MALDEF
d) SPLC
Answer: c) MALDEF

The National Urban League aims to address economic disparities and civil rights issues affecting:
a) Women
b) African Americans
c) Native Americans
d) Asian Americans
Answer: b) African Americans

The Indian Law Resource Center is dedicated to promoting and defending the rights of:
a) African Americans
b) Native Americans
c) Hispanic Americans
d) Women
Answer: b) Native Americans

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) was founded to focus on legal strategies against:
a) Age discrimination
b) Gender-based discrimination
c) Racial discrimination
d) Religious discrimination
Answer: c) Racial discrimination

Which organization was established to provide legal defense for LGBTQ+ rights?
a) HRC
b) ACLU
c) GLAAD
d) SPLC
Answer: b) ACLU

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) focuses on:
a) LGBTQ+ rights
b) Environmental protection
c) Immigrant rights
d) Disability rights
Answer: c) Immigrant rights

The National Women’s Law Center advocates for:
a) Men’s rights
b) Racial equality
c) Women’s rights and gender equality
d) LGBTQ+ rights
Answer: c) Women’s rights and gender equality

Which organization works to protect and expand the rights of indigenous peoples?
a) NAACP
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) Indian Law Resource Center
Answer: d) Indian Law Resource Center

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) primarily advocates for the rights of:
a) African Americans
b) Immigrants
c) LGBTQ+ individuals
d) Women
Answer: c) LGBTQ+ individuals

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is committed to protecting the rights of:
a) Racial minorities
b) Immigrants
c) Individuals with disabilities
d) Women
Answer: c) Individuals with disabilities

Which organization is known for its work in promoting and defending civil liberties, including freedom of speech and religion?
a) NAACP
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) MALDEF
Answer: b) ACLU

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law aims to combat:
a) Age discrimination
b) Gender-based discrimination
c) Racial discrimination
d) Religious discrimination
Answer: c) Racial discrimination

Which organization focuses on addressing issues related to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities?
a) NAACP
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Answer: d) Asian Americans Advancing Justice

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) played a pivotal role in legal efforts related to:
a) School desegregation
b) LGBTQ+ rights
c) Environmental protection
d) Immigration reform
Answer: a) School desegregation

Which organization focuses on addressing civil rights issues related to Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities?
a) Arab American Institute
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) NAACP
Answer: a) Arab American Institute

The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is dedicated to fighting:
a) Racial segregation
b) Religious discrimination
c) Economic disparities
d) Criminal justice reform
Answer: d) Criminal justice reform

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) focuses on addressing civil rights issues affecting:
a) African Americans
b) Native Americans
c) Hispanic Americans
d) Asian Americans
Answer: c) Hispanic Americans

Which organization is dedicated to promoting and defending the rights of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders?
a) ACLU
b) SPLC
c) Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
d) Indian Law Resource Center
Answer: c) Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation

The Advancement Project focuses on addressing issues related to:
a) Racial justice and civil rights
b) Environmental protection
c) Gender equality
d) Immigration reform
Answer: a) Racial justice and civil rights

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) advocates for the rights of:
a) Racial minorities
b) Immigrants
c) Individuals with disabilities
d) Women
Answer: c) Individuals with disabilities

Which organization focuses on addressing civil rights issues affecting Native American communities?
a) NAACP
b) Native American Rights Fund
c) SPLC
d) MALDEF
Answer: b) Native American Rights Fund

The National LGBTQ Task Force is committed to promoting and defending the rights of:
a) African Americans
b) Immigrants
c) LGBTQ+ individuals
d) Women
Answer: c) LGBTQ+ individuals

The Equal Justice Society aims to promote equal rights through the legal system by addressing issues of:
a) Racial justice and civil rights
b) Gender equality
c) Environmental protection
d) LGBTQ+ rights
Answer: a) Racial justice and civil rights

Which organization was founded to promote the rights of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) through legal advocacy?
a) Asian Americans Advancing Justice
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) NAACP
Answer: a) Asian Americans Advancing Justice

The Transgender Law Center is dedicated to advocating for the rights of:
a) Racial minorities
b) Immigrants
c) Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals
d) Women
Answer: c) Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals

The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) aims to promote linguistic and cultural diversity in:
a) Education
b) Criminal justice
c) Housing
d) Employment
Answer: a) Education

Which organization is dedicated to promoting and defending civil rights and racial justice for Native American communities?
a) ACLU
b) SPLC
c) Native American Rights Fund
d) NAACP
Answer: c) Native American Rights Fund

The Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund focuses on advocating for the rights of:
a) Racial minorities
b) Immigrants
c) LGBTQ+ individuals
d) Women
Answer: c) LGBTQ+ individuals

Which organization works to promote and defend the rights of Arab Americans and ensure their inclusion in American society?
a) Arab American Institute
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) NAACP
Answer: a) Arab American Institute

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is composed of agencies that protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities in:
a) Education
b) Criminal justice
c) Housing
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which organization focuses on addressing civil rights issues affecting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities?
a) Asian Americans Advancing Justice
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) NAACP
Answer: a) Asian Americans Advancing Justice

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) focuses on advocating for the rights of individuals with:
a) Racial minorities
b) Immigrants
c) Disabilities
d) Women
Answer: c) Disabilities

Which organization is dedicated to advocating for the rights of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals?
a) National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) Transgender Law Center
Answer: d) Transgender Law Center

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law was established to address civil rights issues related to:
a) Racial justice and civil rights
b) Gender equality
c) Environmental protection
d) Immigration reform
Answer: a) Racial justice and civil rights

Which organization focuses on advocating for the rights of Arab Americans and promoting understanding between Arab Americans and the general public?
a) Arab American Institute
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) NAACP
Answer: a) Arab American Institute

The Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) aims to advance equal rights and opportunities for individuals with:
a) Racial minorities
b) Immigrants
c) Disabilities
d) Women
Answer: c) Disabilities

Which organization focuses on addressing civil rights issues affecting Latino communities in the United States?
a) National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) MALDEF
Answer: a) National Council of La Raza (NCLR)

The National Women’s Law Center advocates for:
a) Racial justice and civil rights
b) Gender equality
c) Environmental protection
d) Immigration reform
Answer: b) Gender equality

Which organization is dedicated to advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and combating discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity?
a) HRC
b) ACLU
c) GLAAD
d) SPLC
Answer: a) HRC

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) aims to promote and defend the rights of individuals with disabilities in all of the following areas except:
a) Education
b) Criminal justice
c) Housing
d) Labor rights
Answer: d) Labor rights

Which organization focuses on advocating for the rights of Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities and addressing discrimination they may face?
a) Arab American Institute
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) NAACP
Answer: a) Arab American Institute

The National LGBTQ Task Force advocates for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in areas such as:
a) Racial justice and civil rights
b) Immigration reform
c) Criminal justice
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which organization is dedicated to promoting and defending civil rights and economic justice for African Americans?
a) National Urban League
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) NAACP
Answer: a) National Urban League

The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) focuses on addressing civil rights issues affecting:
a) African Americans
b) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
c) Hispanic Americans
d) Immigrants
Answer: b) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)

Which organization is dedicated to advancing civil rights, education, and justice for Arab Americans?
a) Arab American Institute
b) ACLU
c) SPLC
d) NAACP
Answer: a) Arab American Institute

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) focuses on advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities in areas such as:
a) Education
b) Criminal justice
c) Housing
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which organization was founded to promote and defend the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States?
a) HRC
b) ACLU
c) GLAAD
d) SPLC
Answer: a) HRC

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