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CSUSB The Supreme Court and Civil Rights

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In Regents v. Bakke, the Supreme Court struck down the use of racial _______ as a way to reduce inequality in schools or workplaces.
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Quotas
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What was the social impact of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
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It strengthened the growing civil rights movement
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Which of these actions would be considered an act of civil disobedience?
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Sit-ins
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How did the decision in Regents v. Bakke affect individual rights?
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It protected rights by letting race be an admissions factor
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What does the term "mandate" mean in terms of civil rights and liberties?
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A requirement
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Why did Allan Bakke file a lawsuit?
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He felt he was denied admission to school based on race
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Which of these statements was implied by the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
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Segregation could lead to feelings of inferiority
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Who was responsible for initially questioning the effectiveness of affirmative action?
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Allan Bakke
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How did the ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson affect the legalities of segregation?
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It set legal precedent for future court cases
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What did Justice Brown's verdict in Plessy v. Ferguson state?
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Separation does not necessarily imply any inequality