Asked by @luhjo_.3

Select the correct phrase to complete the statement.

Civil rights advocates wanted sweeping civil rights legislation because

state civil rights laws were not strong enough.

many states were resisting civil rights with their own discriminatory laws.

there were too many consequences for breaking civil rights laws.

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many states were resisting civil rights with their own discriminatory laws.

Explanation: Advocates pushed for broad federal laws because state laws were often discriminatory or weak and states resisted enforcement, so federal legislation was needed to ensure uniform protections.