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piesebel

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Though the Supreme Court often lacks enforcement power for its decisions, it has historically issued a number of very influential and powerful rulings. One such ruling was Brown v. Board of Education (1954). What was the effect of this ruling?
 
  a. All slaves born within the borders of the United States were free.
  b. The southern states in the confederacy during the Civil War did not have the legal standing or authority to withdraw from the Union.
  c. All children received the right to a free education.
  d. Compulsory education was considered unconstitutional.
  e. Segregated schools violated the equal protection clause, and therefore public schools must be desegregated with all deliberate speed.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a limitation on the powers of the judicial branch?
 
  a. Federal courts cannot initiate or maintain lawsuits.
  b. Federal courts can only hear lawsuits that constitute true cases or controversies.
  c. Federal courts can only hear cases from parties with proper standing.
  d. Federal courts must rely on other branches of government for enforcement.
  e. Federal courts may not hear cases that arise out of state court cases.



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mcni194

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: E




piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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