Which of the Following Groups Have Had Notable Political Success

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups have had notable political success by litigating in federal courts?

• A) professional groups
• B) public employee interest groups
• C) civil rights groups
• D) chemical company lobbyists

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Definitions:

Melville Herskovits

An American anthropologist who is known for his work on African and African-American culture, pioneering the study of the African diaspora in the Americas.

African Diaspora

Refers to the communities throughout the world that are descended from the historic movement of peoples from Africa, predominantly to the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, through the transatlantic slave trade, migration, and other means.

Anticommunist Hysteria

A period marked by heightened fear and suspicion of communist influence on society, often leading to irrational accusations and violations of civil liberties.

Joseph McCarthy

A U.S. Senator known for his campaign against alleged communists in the government and military during the early 1950s, a period known as the McCarthy era.