How could the Federal government interfere in a State's laws?

If a state made a law that went against the Constitution the Supreme Court could order the state government to change it.

It can't because Federal and State powers are separated

What does NAACP stand for?

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

National Association for the Advancement of Colored Persons

National Association for the American Colored People

What were the positives of the Brown vs. Board Case?

The event got lots of publicity in the press allowing support for the Civil Rights movement to grow.

It showed that change was possible and inspired African-Americans across the USA to try and improve their rights in other walks of life.

The decision made more states in the South determined to defend their right to make their own laws without Washington interfering, particularly with regards to race.

What were the negatives of the Brown vs. Board Case?

Some states refused to comply with the Supreme Court decision and tried to find ways to prevent black children sitting with whites.

The Brown vs Board decision effectively overturned the Plessy vs Ferguson decision which approved of Jim Crow laws.

Activists now wanted to challenge segregation in other walks of life. If it could be ended in education , it could be stopped everywhere.

US Constitution and Brown vs. Board Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the three branches of the federal government?

State, Federal, Military

President, Judge, Representative

President, Supreme Court and Congress

2.

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45 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the document that created the US Government?

Constitution

Constition

Constituion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the jobs of the judiciary (judges)?

Policies that affect the whole country. E.g. defence, borrowing money, trade, foreign policy, Federal troops, enforcing the constitution.

To enforce, pass or veto laws made by Congress, sign treaties with other countries and control the army.

To make sure that the rules of the constitution are followed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the jobs of the President?

To control a state's healthcare sysytem

To enforce, pass or veto laws made by Congress, sign treaties with other countries and control the army.

To organise local taxation systems and welfare programmes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the names of the two parts of Congress?

Executive and Judicial

The Senate and the House of Representatives

Legislative and Constitution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How many states are there in the USA?

52

51

50

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How many senators are there?

435

100

101

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US Constitution and Brown vs. Board

What are the three branches of the federal government?

What is the name of the document that created the US Government?

What are some of the jobs of the judiciary (judges)?

What are some of the jobs of the President?

What are the names of the two parts of Congress?

How many states are there in the USA?

How many senators are there?

What is the name of the current US President?

Who is in charge of education?

Who is in charge of a state (executive)?

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