Question

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

It originated with the lack of a constitutional amendment that granted formerly enslaved people the right to vote.
It originated with the lack of a constitutional amendment that granted formerly enslaved people the right to vote.

It originated with individuals, corporations, and states not following constitutional amendments and prescribing equal treatment for education and private property.
It originated with individuals, corporations, and states not following constitutional amendments and prescribing equal treatment for education and private property.

It originated with states not following such federal laws as the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
It originated with states not following such federal laws as the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

It originated with the legal definition of private property leading to discriminatory treatment against Black Americans.

Answer 1

Correct answer:
It originated with individuals, corporations, and states not following constitutional amendments and prescribing equal treatment for education and private property.

Brief explanation: After the 13th–15th Amendments promised freedom and equal protection, many states, private businesses, and local institutions continued racial segregation and discrimination (especially in schools and public accommodations). The civil rights movement sought enforcement and proper interpretation of those constitutional guarantees.