The Ruling in Plessy V.Ferguson (1896)

question 124

Multiple Choice

The ruling in Plessy v.Ferguson (1896)

• A)established the "separate but equal" rule.
• B)upheld the Civil Rights Act of 1875.
• C)declared that segregation by race was unconstitutional.
• D)ruled that the equal protection clause applied only to the federal government and not to state governments.

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Definitions:

Legitimate Power

A form of authority that is recognized and accepted by individuals because it stems from a position of responsibility in a hierarchy.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the attraction or admiration one person has for another, often because of the latter's charisma or likability.

Coercive Power

Coercive power is the ability to control others through the threat of punishment or the imposition of unpleasant consequences.

Approach-Inhibition Model

A psychological theory that explains how power within social hierarchies can influence individuals’ behaviors, either encouraging or inhibiting actions.