What amendments were passed following the Civil War and how did they affect the civil rights of African Americans?
What will be an ideal response?
The amendments ended slavery and provided citizenship and the right to vote, but the Supreme Court interpreted the provisions of these amendments narrowly.
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In _____ (1978), the Court permitted residents of a community near the site of a proposed nuclear power plant to challenge the constitutionality of the federal Price-Anderson Act, which facilitates construction of nuclear plants by limiting liability for accidents
a. Sierra Club v. Morton b. United States v. Students Challenging Regulatory Procedures (SCRAP) c. Duke Power v. Carolina Environmental Study Group d. Summers v. Earth Island Institute
In an open primary, only voters registered in a party may vote in that party's primary
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In the case Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978), the Supreme Court decided ________________
A) a school could not take race into account when making admissions decisions B) a diverse student body was not of particular beneficial to a university C) a school may not use an admissions system that includes fixed racial quotas D) schools must set aside a certain percentage of admissions for minority applicants E) a program of "reverse discrimination" is unconstitutional
News Clip 3.2: Ferguson Legislative ResponseClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 104 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which state became the first state to require body cameras on all officers?
A. South Carolina B. North Carolina C. Missouri D. Arkansas