Why is the decision in Brown v. Board of Education considered by most as evidence that the courts are instruments of social change?

What will be an ideal response?


The decision eliminated segregation in the school system and was one of the most significant changes in American history. It also came at a time when the congress could not agree on legislation to outlaw segregation in education.

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The training academy does not involve how recruits interact with others

a. True b. False

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Legislation concerning crack cocaine ended up targeting which of the following groups?

a. College students. b. Hippies. c. African-Americans. d. Native-Americans. e. Poor whites

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A ____ is where juveniles are required to stay at home during specified periods of time

a. home stay b. house arrest c. home school d. domestic restraint

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Which general type of court answers appeals from lower courts?

a. Courts of limited jurisdiction b. Courts of general jurisdiction c. Intermediate appeal d. Courts of last resort

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