According to John Iceland, what are the negative social and psychological effects of color-blind privilege in the United States?
A. In many states, color-blind ideologies have had the reverse effect of increasing segregation and income inequality in large urban centers.
B. Color-blind ideologies only serve to increase racial prejudice, consequently increasing incarceration rates among minorities and limiting access to education in low-income neighborhoods.
C. The widespread presence of color-blind ideologies allows whites an escape from responsibility for inequality, while limiting the abilities of minorities to overcome social and economic oppression.
D. Color-blind ideologies affect government spending and cripple access to public benefits in minority communities.
C. The widespread presence of color-blind ideologies allows whites an escape from responsibility for inequality, while limiting the abilities of minorities to overcome social and economic oppression.
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The California Constitution Revision Commission recommended that_____ be abolished
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The theory that states have the authority to invalidate national laws is known as
A. state supremacy. B. nullification. C. mandates. D. devolution. E. preemption.
______ studies have been concerned with the ability to transform stated policies into effective action.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Fundamentally, the Supreme Court decisions in Baker v. Carr and Reynolds v. Sims were based on the principle of
A. "he who has the gold makes the rules." B. equal rights for minorities. C. one person, one vote. D. states' rights.