Chapter 28

Quiz for Document 28-4: Phyllis Schlafly, Statement Opposing the ERA (1977)

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Question 1

For which of the following reasons does Phyllis Schlafly object to the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in her 1977 Statement Opposing the ERA?A. Schlafly objects to the fact that the ERA would provide equality for women in employment.
B. Schlafly does not agree that women should have educational opportunities equal to those of men.
C. Schlafly opposes federal intervention in the areas of marriage, divorce, and child custody.
D. Schlafly believes that the ERA would prohibit women from being stay-at-home mothers.

Question 2

According to Schlafly, ratification of the ERA wouldA. cause a violent revolution.
B. destroy legal protections for women.
C. harm rights of homosexuals.
D. weaken the executive branch of government.

Question 3

According to Schlafly, which of the following institutions would be destroyed by ratification of the ERA?A. Private corporations
B. Religious institutions
C. The U.S. military
D. Traditional marriage