Which of the following accurately describes a difference between de jure and de facto segregation/discrimination in the United States?

A. De jure segregation/discrimination is now fairly rare; de facto segregation/discrimination is now fairly common.
B. De jure segregation/discrimination is generally constitutional; de facto segregation/discrimination is generally unconstitutional.
C. De jure segregation/discrimination is fairly common now; de facto segregation/discrimination was fairly common during the civil rights movement.
D. De jure segregation/discrimination currently exists by race; de facto segregation/discrimination currently exists by gender.


Answer: A

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