The Legal Framework for Historical Preservation

Description: This quiz covers the legal framework for historical preservation, including laws, regulations, and policies that protect and preserve historic resources.
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Which federal law is the primary legislation for protecting historic properties?

  1. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966

  2. Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979

  3. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

  4. Clean Water Act of 1972


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 is the primary federal law that establishes a comprehensive program for the preservation of historic properties.

What is the purpose of the National Register of Historic Places?

  1. To identify and protect historic properties

  2. To provide financial assistance for historic preservation projects

  3. To educate the public about historic preservation

  4. To regulate the use of historic properties


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Register of Historic Places is a list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture.

Which federal agency is responsible for administering the National Historic Preservation Act?

  1. National Park Service

  2. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

  3. Department of the Interior

  4. Environmental Protection Agency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Park Service is the federal agency responsible for administering the National Historic Preservation Act.

What is a Certificate of Significance?

  1. A document that certifies that a property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

  2. A document that certifies that a property is not eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

  3. A document that certifies that a property is exempt from the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act

  4. A document that certifies that a property is subject to the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Certificate of Significance is a document that certifies that a property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is a Determination of Eligibility?

  1. A decision by the National Park Service that a property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

  2. A decision by the State Historic Preservation Office that a property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

  3. A decision by the local government that a property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

  4. A decision by the property owner that a property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Determination of Eligibility is a decision by the National Park Service that a property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the Section 106 review process?

  1. A process that requires federal agencies to consider the effects of their undertakings on historic properties

  2. A process that requires state and local governments to consider the effects of their undertakings on historic properties

  3. A process that requires private developers to consider the effects of their projects on historic properties

  4. A process that requires all of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Section 106 review process is a process that requires federal agencies to consider the effects of their undertakings on historic properties.

What is the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation?

  1. An independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on historic preservation matters

  2. A state agency that advises the governor and state legislature on historic preservation matters

  3. A local government agency that advises the mayor and city council on historic preservation matters

  4. A private organization that advises the public on historic preservation matters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on historic preservation matters.

What is the National Trust for Historic Preservation?

  1. A private nonprofit organization that works to protect and preserve historic places

  2. A federal agency that works to protect and preserve historic places

  3. A state agency that works to protect and preserve historic places

  4. A local government agency that works to protect and preserve historic places


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private nonprofit organization that works to protect and preserve historic places.

What is the World Heritage Convention?

  1. An international treaty that establishes a system for identifying and protecting cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value

  2. A federal law that establishes a system for identifying and protecting cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value

  3. A state law that establishes a system for identifying and protecting cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value

  4. A local law that establishes a system for identifying and protecting cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Heritage Convention is an international treaty that establishes a system for identifying and protecting cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value.

What is the role of local governments in historic preservation?

  1. To identify and protect historic properties

  2. To provide financial assistance for historic preservation projects

  3. To educate the public about historic preservation

  4. To regulate the use of historic properties

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Local governments play a vital role in historic preservation by identifying and protecting historic properties, providing financial assistance for historic preservation projects, educating the public about historic preservation, and regulating the use of historic properties.

What is the role of state governments in historic preservation?

  1. To identify and protect historic properties

  2. To provide financial assistance for historic preservation projects

  3. To educate the public about historic preservation

  4. To regulate the use of historic properties

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

State governments play a vital role in historic preservation by identifying and protecting historic properties, providing financial assistance for historic preservation projects, educating the public about historic preservation, and regulating the use of historic properties.

What is the role of the federal government in historic preservation?

  1. To identify and protect historic properties

  2. To provide financial assistance for historic preservation projects

  3. To educate the public about historic preservation

  4. To regulate the use of historic properties

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The federal government plays a vital role in historic preservation by identifying and protecting historic properties, providing financial assistance for historic preservation projects, educating the public about historic preservation, and regulating the use of historic properties.

What is the role of the private sector in historic preservation?

  1. To identify and protect historic properties

  2. To provide financial assistance for historic preservation projects

  3. To educate the public about historic preservation

  4. To regulate the use of historic properties

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The private sector plays a vital role in historic preservation by identifying and protecting historic properties, providing financial assistance for historic preservation projects, educating the public about historic preservation, and regulating the use of historic properties.

What is the role of the public in historic preservation?

  1. To identify and protect historic properties

  2. To provide financial assistance for historic preservation projects

  3. To educate the public about historic preservation

  4. To regulate the use of historic properties

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The public plays a vital role in historic preservation by identifying and protecting historic properties, providing financial assistance for historic preservation projects, educating the public about historic preservation, and regulating the use of historic properties.

What are some of the challenges facing historic preservation today?

  1. Climate change

  2. Economic development

  3. Lack of public awareness

  4. Lack of funding

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Historic preservation faces a number of challenges today, including climate change, economic development, lack of public awareness, and lack of funding.

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