How Many Civil Rights Acts Were Passed During the First

question 100

Multiple Choice

How many civil rights acts were passed during the first decade after the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v.Board of Education?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 3
• D) 10
• E) 20

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Definitions:

Double Jeopardy

A legal principle that prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same crime, ensuring protection against multiple prosecutions.

First Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution that protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Freedom Of Religion

The right to practice any religion of one's choice, or no religion at all, without government interference or restriction.

Commercial Speech

Speech or messages that propose a commercial transaction, which is protected under the First Amendment but can be regulated more than other types of speech.