Chapter 6: Section 1

Question 1

Civil Rights

Answer 1

The rights of people to be treated without unreasonable or unconstitutional differences

Question 2

Separate-But-Equal Doctrine

Answer 2

The doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) that African Americans could constitutionally be kept in separate but equal facilities

Question 3

Suspect Classification

Answer 3

Classifications of people based on their race or ethnicity; laws so classifying people are subject to “strict scrutiny.”

Question 4

Strict Scrutiny

Answer 4

The standard by which “suspect classifications” are judged. To be upheld, such a classification must be related to a “compelling government interest,” be “narrowly tailored” to that interest, and use the “least restrictive means” available.

Question 5

De Jure Segregation

Answer 5

Racial segregation that is required by law

Question 6

De Facto Segregation

Answer 6

Racial segregation that occurs in schools, not as a result of the law, but as a result of patterns of residential settlement

Question 7

Civil Disobedience

Answer 7

Opposing a law one considers unjust by peacefully disobeying it and accepting the resultant punishment

Question 8

Police Powers

Answer 8

State power to effect laws promoting health, safety, and morals

Question 9

Equality of Results

Answer 9

Making certain that people achieve the same result

Question 10

Affirmative Action

Answer 10

Laws or administrative regulations that require a business firm, government agency, labor union, school, college, or other organization to take positive steps to increase the number of African Americans, other minorities, or women in its membership