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piesebel

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Which of the following statements concerning the Civil Rights Act of 1957 is true?
 
  A) Eisenhower opposed it because he believed one could not change the hearts of men with laws.
  B) It established a permanent commission on civil rights with broad investigatory powers.
  C) It empowered federal officials to register blacks to vote.
  D) It overturned the doctrine of separate but equal in education.
  E) The Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional.

Question 2

In the 1956 Southern Manifesto, what did approximately 100 senators and congressmen argue?
 
  A) Congress needed to abolish the Supreme Court.
  B) the United States had to spend more on national defense.
  C) segregation of schools should be permitted.
  D) they had an obligation to support Supreme Court decisions.
  E) states have the right to nullify laws.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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