Question

Explain the origin of the civil rights movement as it relates to constitutional interpretation.(1 point)

A. It originated with the legal definition of private property leading to discriminatory treatment against Black Americans.
B. It originated with individuals, corporations, and states not following constitutional amendments and prescribing equal treatment for education and private property.
C. It originated with the lack of a constitutional amendment that granted formerly enslaved people the right to vote.
D. It originated with states not following such federal laws as the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Answer 1

Describe the political strategy used to eliminate discrepancies between Black Americans and American ideals by ratifying the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.(1 point)

A. writing and passing laws
B. demonstrating in large groups
C. political alliances with party leaders
D. litigating laws in the Supreme Court

Answer 2

Describe the political strategy used to eliminate discrepancies between Black Americans and American ideals through this court case.

A. Congress wrote and passed laws addressing unfairness.
B. Interest groups litigated unfair laws in the Supreme Court.
C. Interest groups create political alliances with parties.
D. Social movements demonstrated in large groups.