Civil Rights Movement and Government Roles

Claire explores the interaction of the three branches of government through the Brown v. Board of Education case. She discusses the judiciary's role with Justice Cleo Powell, the executive branch's actions during the Little Rock crisis with Lina Mann, and the legislative branch's civil rights efforts with Dan Holt. The video concludes with Claire reflecting on the ongoing impact of these historical events.

What are the three branches of government discussed in the video?

• Executive, Judicial, Legislative

• Military, Civil, Political

• Democratic, Republican, Independent

• Federal, State, Local

Who was Barbara Johns and what was her significance in the Brown v. Board case?

• A lawyer who argued the case

• A student leader who initiated a protest

• A judge who ruled on the case

• A politician who passed civil rights laws

What was the role of the judiciary in the Brown v. Board of Education case?

• To create new laws

• To interpret the laws and make a ruling

• To enforce the laws

• To provide military support

How did President Eisenhower respond to the Little Rock Crisis?

• He passed new legislation

• He sent federal troops to enforce desegregation

• He ignored the situation

• He resigned from office

What was Executive Order 10730?

• An order to create new civil rights laws

• An order to impeach the governor of Arkansas

• An order to nationalize the Arkansas National Guard

• An order to desegregate all schools

What significant event in 1957 helped push civil rights legislation forward?

• The March on Washington

• The election of a new president

• The Little Rock Crisis

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

What was the first civil rights measure passed by the Senate over a filibuster?

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Civil Rights Act of 1957

• The Fair Housing Act of 1968

How did the legislative branch contribute to the implementation of the Brown v. Board decision?

• By vetoing the decision

• By ignoring the decision

• By passing civil rights legislation

• By enforcing the decision

What was the impact of the March on Washington on Congress?

• It had no impact

• It led to the immediate passing of new laws

• It caused Congress to delay civil rights legislation

• It influenced Congress to take the Civil Rights Movement seriously

What is the ongoing challenge mentioned in the reflection section?

• The elimination of all forms of government

• The establishment of a new constitution

• The creation of new branches of government

• The complete implementation of school desegregation