Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Civil Rights Act

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the Civil Rights Act of 1866 is FALSE?

• A) It implemented the extension of citizenship to anyone born in the United States.
• B) It gave African Americans full equality before the law.
• C) It authorized the President to enforce the law with the national armed forces.
• D) It was quickly vetoed by President Andrew Johnson.
• E) It was passed to attempt to enforce the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.

Understand the organization and jurisdiction of U.S. federal courts.

Recognize the types of cases that fall under state versus federal jurisdiction.

Identify the roles of different courts within the U.S. federal court system.

Understand the concept of en banc hearings and their applicability.

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