https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/plessy-v-ferguson
Let me know which you choose.
A.The Declaration of Independence implies that Americans should be united.
B.People must be considered equal under the law from the 14th Amendment.
C.Segregation should be considered a matter for states to decide, not the federal government.
D.Segregation is permitted as long as equal facilities are provided for both parties.
I was hoping that someone could help, I do know that it had something to do with segregation and that it was not found to be discrimination, but I don't know which selection is right.
Let me know which you choose.
What does this mean to you?
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine.
It would not be until the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, at the dawn of the civil rights movement, that the majority of the Supreme Court would essentially concur with Harlan’s opinion in Plessy v. Ferguson.
A.
The Declaration of Independence implies that Americans should be united.
B.
People must be considered equal under the law from the 14th Amendment.
C.
Segregation should be considered a matter for states to decide, not the federal government.
D.
Segregation is permitted as long as equal facilities are provided for both parties.
A.
territory
B.
judiciary
C.
sovereignty
D.
constitution
E.
federal system
F.
organized government
G.
separation of powers
A.
Branch Primary Responsibility Members
legislative decide if laws are constitutional the Supreme Court and other federal courts
judicial make laws Congress
executive enforce laws president, cabinet, and government departments
B.
Branch Primary Responsibility Members
executive enforce laws president, cabinet, and government departments
judicial decide if laws are constitutional the Supreme Court and other federal courts
legislative make laws Congress
C.
Branch Primary Responsibility Members
executive decide if laws are constitutional Congress
legislative enforce laws president, cabinet, and government departments
judicial make laws the Supreme Court and other federal courts
D.
Branch Primary Responsibility Members
executive make laws Congress
legislative decide if laws are constitutional the Supreme Court and other federal courts
judicial enforce laws president, cabinet, and government departments
executive make laws Congress
Branch Primary Responsibility Members
executive enforce laws president, cabinet, and government departments
judicial decide if laws are constitutional the Supreme Court and other federal courts
legislative make laws Congress
A.
to check and balance the actions of the governor
B.
to maintain order and decorum on the senate floor
C.
to cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature
D.
to take over the governor’s duties if the governor is out of state
A.
a meeting of the Electoral College to vote for president
B.
a process to determine the members of the Electoral College
C.
a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates
D.
a small convention to determine which candidate party delegates will support
A.
electing the president
B.
electing members of the House
C.
electing members of the Senate
D.
electing justices to the Supreme Court
A.
NATO passes a resolution against Iran.
B.
The United States sets up a meeting between Taiwan and China.
C.
After hearing both sides, the United Nations decides to end the Russian occupation of Crimea.
D.
Opposing factions in the Second Congo War meet at the neutral African Union headquarters.
A.
A small group of wealthy elites control the political process.
B.
Every government action is supported by a majority of voters.
C.
The government allows direct elections of all government members.
D.
The government faces legal consequences for violating citizens’ rights.
A.
to establish civil rights for visible minorities
B.
to prevent states from continuing the practice of slavery
C.
to give the federal government the power to prevent rebellions
D.
to establish proper checks and balances between state and federal governments
A.
to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics
B.
to prevent any branch from dominating the government
C.
to distribute work between state and federal levels of government
D.
to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states
what is the meaning of word domestic in the sentence?
A. Someone who works in business
B. Someone who does farm work
C. Someone who works at a club
D. Someone who does household work
A.
Natural rights exist independently of government.
B.
All people must be given equal rights under the law.
C.
The government must always err on the side of individual rights.
D.
States have the ultimate responsibility of protecting citizens’ rights.
A.
All national governments are legally equal.
B.
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
C.
National governments of larger countries can tell governments of smaller countries what to do.
D.
National governments of allied countries can tell governments of non-allied countries what to do.
A.
senator
B.
president
C.
cabinet member
D.
member of the House of Representatives
A.
to list the rights of citizens
B.
to create a system of checks and balances
C.
to establish federal authority over state governments
D.
to establish rules that a government must follow
A.
The states hold all the powers, but can grant some to the national government.
B.
The national government makes laws that affect the states but not the people directly.
C.
The national government makes all laws for its citizens.
D.
Both state and national governments make laws for their citizens.
A.
The need for labor led to the abolition of slavery and increased respect for personal liberty.
B.
The concept of expansion led to an accepting culture, and also inspired involvement in international politics.
C.
The culture of settlers led to a respect for self-reliance, but also led to discrimination against Native Americans.
D.
The addition of new states led to a respect for states’ rights, but also led to a decrease in the power of the urban majority.
A.
The president is the ultimate authority.
B.
The law is the ultimate authority.
C.
The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
D.
Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason.
E.
Citizens can be unfairly punished if they break too many laws.
B. The law is the ultimate authority.
C. The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
Therefore, options A, D, and E do not describe the rule of law.
A.
for military protection
B.
for free healthcare
C.
for private education
D.
to ensure products are made safely
E.
to maintain safe highways
F.
to provide jobs
A. for military protection
D. to ensure products are made safely
E. to maintain safe highways
F. to provide jobs
Therefore, options B and C do not describe ways citizens rely on their government.
A.
A corporation is created.
B.
The state constitution is amended.
C.
A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.
D.
The rules for obtaining a driver's license change.
A.
acquire new territories
B.
promote the general welfare
C.
represent all citizens equally
D.
generate wealth for businesses
E.
provide for the common defense
B. Promote the general welfare
E. Provide for the common defense
Therefore, options A, C, and D are not stated purposes of the United States government under the Constitution.
A.
to keep people informed about politics
B.
to spread petitions regarding new government policies
C.
to support a particular candidate in the primary process
D.
to communicate the shared concerns of a group of citizens to the government.
A reporter writes a story that reveals Senator Carly Capitol has been engaging in illegal activity.
The reporter supports the story with quotes from anonymous sources.
The editor of the newspaper demands the reporter name his sources.
A government official reviews the story and refuses to let the newspaper publish it.
Use the scenario to answer the question.
In which parts of the scenario is the reporter’s right to free press being restricted?
A.
1 and 3
B.
2 and 4
C.
2 and 3
D.
3 and 4
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which amendments could Michelle cite in a federal court that would help her case? Select the two correct answers.
A.
1st
B.
2nd
C.
6th
D.
10th
E.
14th
F.
19th
C. 6th Amendment
E. 14th Amendment
The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial, which includes the right to counsel, to be informed of the charges, and to confront witnesses. The 14th Amendment guarantees due process of law, equal protection under the law, and applies these protections to the state level. Therefore, the answers are C. 6th Amendment and E. 14th Amendment.
A.
to speak their minds about issues honestly
B.
to treat other citizens with respect
C.
to pay attention to government affairs
D.
to study the history of the United States
A.
A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
B.
A plurality is a position held by more than half of a group.
C.
A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.
D.
A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.
a
natural selection
b
fitness
c
mutation
d
selective pressures