Explain the key features of the separate but equal doctrine created by the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson.
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The separate but equal doctrine resulted from the Plessy v. Ferguson decision in 1896. In a 7 to 1 ruling, the Court declared that separate but equal facilities did not violate the Fourteenth Amendment's equal protection clause. Under this doctrine, the Court upheld state laws mandating separation of the races in schools and all public accommodations such as businesses, transport, restaurants, hotels, swimming pools, and other recreational facilities.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
“There is an inevitable conflict between majority rule and minority rights.” Discuss this statement and give examples of the conflict
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Which of the following is one of the major differences between political parties and interest groups?
A) Contributions to interest groups are tax deductible, whereas contributions to parties are not. B) Federal law makes it illegal for an interest group to entangle itself with politics and elections, while these activities are legal in the case of political parties. C) Interest groups do not run candidates for office as do parties, though interest groups will endorse candidates. D) Political parties are government agencies whereas interest groups are private entities. E) Interest groups have very little influence in the development of legislation in Congress, whereas this is not the case for political parties.
Why is public ownership of the airwaves a potential problem for news broadcasters?
a. Television stations must prove that they provide a necessary service to the public in order to qualify for a share of the airwaves. b. Broadcasters are bound by strict rules governing the content of their broadcasts. c. Journalists are subject to strict scrutiny under the Fair and Balanced Act. d. Television stations must obtain government licenses that may give public officials an avenue for pressuring journalists. e. Government licenses are costly, so the wealthy have the advantage in control of the airwaves.