In 1960, the Supreme Court made what ruling with respect to racial gerrymandering?
a. The Court ruled that it was in violation of the Fifteenth Amendment.
b. The Court ruled that it was in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment.
c. The Court ruled that it was permitted under the Fourteenth Amendment.
d. The Court ruled that it was permitted under the Fifth Amendment.
Answer: a
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a. Lutherans and Catholics. b. Catholics and Protestants. c. Muslims and Christians. d. Jews and Christians. e. Catholics and Jews.
Standard-format questions in a closed-ended survey do not offer which of the following?
A) multiple choice B) "don't know" choice C) opinions D) an opportunity to express oneself