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What rationale did the Supreme Court rely on in deciding that school segregationwas permissible?
 
  a. Segregation in public facilities was not unconstitutional as long as the separate facilities were substantially equal.
  b. Segregation was important for maintaining social order, a prerequisite for racial equality.
  c. Jim Crow laws helped African Americans to achieve equality by building character through overcoming adversity.
  d. The equal protection clause applied only to the actions of the federal government, not to actions of private businesses and individuals.

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The minimal effects hypothesis suggested that the media have a minimal effect on __________.
 
  a. public opinion
  b. policymakers' issue positions
  c. Americans' consumption of newspapers
  d. Americans who do not watch TV


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yasmina

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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