Why Did the NAACP MOST Likely Begin Its Test Case

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why did the NAACP MOST likely begin its test case litigation strategy in law schools?

• A)They envisioned a top-down strategy.
• B)The lawyers felt that targeting law schools would make the cases easier for judges to understand and thus easier to win.
• C)Law schools had more discriminatory policies than other educational institutions.
• D)Law schools were high profile institutions.
• E)Most of the NAACP lawyers took the discrimination they felt in law school personally.

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Definitions:

Needs Progression

The concept that individuals move through a series of hierarchical needs, starting with basic physiological needs to higher-level psychological needs, as they are progressively satisfied.

Survival

Survival refers to the ability to continue living or existing, often despite adversity or challenging circumstances.

Self-Actualization

A state of psychological fulfillment, including acceptance of self and others, accurate perception of reality, close relationships, personal autonomy, goal directedness, naturalness, need for privacy, orientation toward growth, sense of unity with nature, sense of brotherhood with all people, democratic character, sense of justice, sense of humor, creativity, and personal integrity.

Physical and Emotional Needs

Basic requirements that must be fulfilled to maintain physical health and emotional well-being, including food, shelter, love, and belonging.