Creating Public Policy

Question 1

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. The 1954 ruling in Brown explain how to carry out desegregation.The Supreme Court later instructed states to desegregate .The court’s wording gave some states the opportunity to.

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did; did not; immediately; “with all deliberate speed”; delay; begin segregation

Question 2

Amicable means “friendly.”How does the Southern Manifesto characterize the relationship between African Americans and whites in the years prior to the Brown v. Board of Education decision?

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as friendly

Question 3

Read the two passages. Does Rev. Ogden’s statement support Faubus’s statement?

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No, because Ogden believes Faubus gave into pressure by segregationists.

Question 4

How is this letter attempting to influence public policy? Check all that apply.

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It asks a lawmaker to take a specific action.; It raises awareness about the harm of a proposed policy.

Question 5

Choose the right phrase to complete the sentence.The integration of Central High School in Little Rock finally occurred when

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President Eisenhower sent federal troops to protect students.

Question 6

Choose the right phrase to complete the sentence.The integration of public schools in Little Rock

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did not completely end opposition to desegregation.

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