Multiple Choice Question

Question

In the 1898 case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana law that required African American and white passengers to sit in different rail cars did not violate the Constitution. Which legal doctrine was established by this case?
A.
innocent until proven guilty

B.
necessary and proper

C.
separate but equal

D.
equal opportunity

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. separate but equal.