Public Interest Law Quiz

Where is the following statement from?
"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."

the Constitution of the United States
the Constitution of Sweden
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
the Treaty of Versailles

Environmental law is an area concerned with activities that impact the natural environment. Important topics include emissions trading, sustainable land development, global climate change, agriculture, air quality, and species protection. Federal policy in these areas is overseen and regulated by several government organizations. Which of them is the newest?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Department of the Interior (DOI)
Department of Energy (DOE)

What is the official poverty rate in the United States, according to the Census Bureau's findings in 2008?

5.3 percent
12.5 percent
13.2 percent
20.4 percent

Which work is known for contributing to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act, in 1906?

The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair
The Right to Work, by Ray Stannard Baker
How the Other Half Lives, by Jacob Riis
The Shame of the Cities, by Lincoln Steffens

Which Amendments to the United States Constitution are known as the Reconstruction Amendments?

the First through Tenth
the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth
the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth
the Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Eighteenth

How are post-graduate public interest fellowships different from permanent positions?

fellowships are typically limited to one to two years
fellowships are always unpaid
fellowships are less competitive and prestigious than permanent positions
fellowships are limited to positions in government

Which was the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage?

Connecticut
California
Massachusetts
Vermont

Which of the following dual degree options includes a traditional law degree combined with coursework in public sector fields such as urban planning, public health, public policy, economic development, and non-profit management?

JD/Master of Business Administration (MBA)
JD/Master of Public Administration (MPA)
JD/Master of Social Work (MSW)
JD/LLB

Which of the following are not related to anti-discrimination movements?

Executive Order 13166
Dred Scott v. Sandford
the Nineteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Title IX

How many hours of pro bono service per year does the American Bar Association recommend lawyers perform?

there is no official recommendation by the ABA
20 hours per year
30 hours per year
50 hours per year

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