The Term That Means Segregation That Is Supported by Law

question 46

Multiple Choice

The term that means segregation that is supported by law is

• A)de facto segregation.
• B)de jure segregation.
• C)hypersegregation.
• D)institutional prejudice.

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Definitions:

U.S. and Mexico

Refers to the bilateral relations and interactions between the United States of America and the United Mexican States, encompassing diplomacy, trade, and border issues.

U.S. Infantry Troops

Members of the United States Army or Marine Corps who are specifically trained for the role of fighting on foot.

Chief Justice

The presiding judge in the supreme court of a country or a specific jurisdiction, overseeing the court's administration.

Roger Taney

The fifth Chief Justice of the United States, serving from 1836 until his death in 1864, best known for delivering the majority opinion in Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), which ruled that African Americans could not be American citizens.