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Read the quote from the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education.We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of “separate but equal” has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.

A
refutes the doctrine of “separate but equal.”
B
supports the doctrine of “separate but equal.”
C
recommends affirmative action measures.
D
upholds the right to legislate segregation.
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When Chief Justice Earl Warren stated, “A sense of inferiority affects the motivation of a child to learn,” what was he essentially stating?

A
Children often struggle with wanting to study.
B
Learning is difficult if a child is not inspired.
C
Low self-esteem can have a negative impact on grades.
D
Students who feel inferior often spend more time alone.
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How did the ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson affect the legalities of segregation?

A
It set “separate but equal” as a legal precedent.
B
It implemented desegregation legislation.
C
It determined that separation based on race can never be equal.
D
It discouraged people from continued protests.
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How does the legal precedent set by the decision in the Brown case relate to the concept of federalism?

A
The precedent ended discrimination in the United States.
B
The precedent ensured that federal agencies observed the Ninth Amendment right to equality.
C
The precedent overturned state laws based on an interpretation of the Constitution.
D
The precedent amended the Constitution.
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What does the term "mandate” mean in terms of civil rights and liberties?

A
a requirement
B
a proposition
C
a choice
D
a privilege
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What was the social impact of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

A
It increased support for segregation by business owners.
B
It strengthened the growing civil rights movement.
C
It reduced interest in public protest relating to civil rights issues.
D
It generated interest in the link between grades and emotions.
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The ruling in Regents v. Bakke set a precedent for cases that came after, such as United States v. Virginia, which ruling stated that

A
Virginia Military Institute must open its doors to women.
B
African American colleges must admit a quota of other minorites.
C
federal contracts cannot be awarded based on race.
D
affirmative action was unconstitutional.
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Which term is defined as “promoting minority inclusion in educational and employment opportunities”?

A
desegregation
B
separate but equal
C
legislation
D
affirmative action
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Which of these statements was implied by the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

A
Segregation could lead to feelings of inferiority.
B
Segregation often led to relatively equal opportunities.
C
Segregation increased levels of personal determination.
D
Segregation was the purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment.

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