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The Supreme Court and Civil Rights — Quiz

Question 4 • Civics and Government

How does the legal precedent set by the decision in the Brown case relate to the concept of federalism?

Answer
A
The precedent overturned state laws based on an interpretation of the Constitution.
B
The precedent amended the Constitution.
C
The precedent ended discrimination in the United States.
D
The precedent ensured that federal agencies observed the Ninth Amendment right to equality.

Explanation

In Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court interpreted the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause to rule that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. That federal constitutional ruling invalidated conflicting state laws, showing how federal law and the Constitution can limit state authority. The decision did not immediately end discrimination throughout the United States or amend the Constitution.

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