Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.Because these are class actions, because of the wide applicability of this decision, and because of the great variety of local conditions, the formulation of decrees in these cases presents problems of considerable complexity.Why does the Supreme Court describe these considerations?
Answer
A
to explain the historical context in which segregation was endorsed
B
to illustrate the different interpretations of the law throughout the nation
C
to compare the quality of education delivered throughout the years of segregation
D
to emphasize the challenges inherent in determining a ruling for a varied nation
Explanation
The excerpt points to the cases’ broad reach and the variety of local conditions as reasons that creating decrees is complex. The Court is emphasizing the difficulty of applying a ruling across a nation with different circumstances. Therefore, the best answer is D, to emphasize the challenges inherent in determining a ruling for a varied nation.
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