Question 1

The U.S. Supreme Court held that "separate but equal" was not illegal in Plessy v. Ferguson.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Discuss the Freeman v. Pitts case and its significance in addressing Unitary Status. (page 345)

Accepted Answer

The Freeman v. Pitts case was a significant Supreme Court case in addressing Unitary Status. In this case, the Court ruled that school districts could be released from federal court supervision even if they had not fully eliminated the effects of past discrimination. This decision allowed school districts to be considered "unitary," or no longer segregated, even if there were still some lingering effects of past discrimination.

The significance of this case lies in the fact that it provided a framework for determining when a school district could be considered unitary and therefore released from federal court supervision. It recognized that complete eradication of the effects of past discrimination may not always be possible, but that substantial progress towards desegregation and equality could still warrant release from supervision.

This case set a precedent for the legal standards and considerations in addressing unitary status, providing guidance for future cases and allowing for a more nuanced approach to the issue of desegregation in schools. It also highlighted the ongoing and complex nature of addressing the legacy of segregation and discrimination in education.

Question 3

Unitary status occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  School districts have made and documented good faith efforts to achieve desegregated schools 
B)  School districts have unified the community around its sincerity to achieve desegregated schools 
C)  The courts find that the school district had no discriminatory intent 
D)  The school district has a court approved desegregation plan. 
A)  School districts have made and documented good faith efforts to achieve desegregated schools 
B)  School districts have unified the community around its sincerity to achieve desegregated schools 
C)  The courts find that the school district had no discriminatory intent 
D)  The school district has a court approved desegregation plan. A

Question 4

Busing has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  Imposed by the courts to remedy segregated schools 
B)  Imposed by legislation to remedy segregated schools 
C)  Viewed as an affirmative effort to correct inequities as a result of post discrimination 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Imposed by the courts to remedy segregated schools 
B)  Imposed by legislation to remedy segregated schools 
C)  Viewed as an affirmative effort to correct inequities as a result of post discrimination 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Discuss the impact of Green v. Board of Education on freedom of choice issues.

Accepted Answer

The impact of Green v. Board of Educatio

Question 6

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown II that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Proper implementation of Brown I was needed 
B)  School authorities should not be delegated the primary responsibility for implementing its ruling in good faith and with all deliberate speed 
C)  School authorities did not need to focus on issues relating to administration, personnel and other issues that may emerge 
D)  School authorities should have sufficient time to implement the court's decision 
A)  Proper implementation of Brown I was needed 
B)  School authorities should not be delegated the primary responsibility for implementing its ruling in good faith and with all deliberate speed 
C)  School authorities did not need to focus on issues relating to administration, personnel and other issues that may emerge 
D)  School authorities should have sufficient time to implement the court's decision

Question 7

What element below is associated with de jure segregation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been initiated or supported by governmental action 
B)  Its intent is to foster discrimination 
C)  Its actions must not increase segregation 
D)  A and B 
A)  It has been initiated or supported by governmental action 
B)  Its intent is to foster discrimination 
C)  Its actions must not increase segregation 
D)  A and B

Question 8

Provide an overview of the desegregation movement in the United States. In your response, discuss the following: 
a. De Facto Segregation 
b. De Jure Segregation 
c. Implications of the Brown Case 
d. Unitary Status 
e. Busing and quotas

Accepted Answer

The desegregation movement in the United

Question 9

The courts can mandate a remedy for de jure segregation but not for de facto segregation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the Freedom of Choice concept and the courts' reaction to such plans.

Accepted Answer

The concept of Freedom of Choice refers

Question 11

The issue of faculty desegregation surfaced in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1960's 
B)  Early 1970's 
C)  1950's 
D)  Late 1950's 
A)  1960's 
B)  Early 1970's 
C)  1950's 
D)  Late 1950's

Question 12

De facto segregation occurs through action taken by a school district to encourage segregation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Unitary status may be achieved when school districts have made a good faith effort to achieve desegregation. 
Short

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Swann case was a leading case in defining the scope of duty to eliminate de facto segregation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The landmark Brown v. Board of Education case was pivotal in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Striking down the principle of separate but equal 
B)  Ending de facto segregation 
C)  Providing equal protection under the laws for minority students 
D)  Guaranteeing student success for all races 
A)  Striking down the principle of separate but equal 
B)  Ending de facto segregation 
C)  Providing equal protection under the laws for minority students 
D)  Guaranteeing student success for all races

Question 16

A student assignment plan is acceptable by the courts if it appears to be neutral in school desegregation cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Racial segregation in public schools was held to be unconstitutional in 1954.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following was not considered a useful tool in alleviating segregated schools:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gerrymandering 
B)  Zoning 
C)  Free transfer 
D)  Pairing, clustering, and grouping of non-contiguous school zones 
A)  Gerrymandering 
B)  Zoning 
C)  Free transfer 
D)  Pairing, clustering, and grouping of non-contiguous school zones

Question 19

Racial segregation sanctioned by law persisted in the United States until:

Accepted Answer

A)  Late 1940's 
B)  1950's and 1960's 
C)  Early 1970's 
D)  Mid 970's 
A)  Late 1940's 
B)  1950's and 1960's 
C)  Early 1970's 
D)  Mid 970's

Question 20

The Brown II decision was made to ensure proper implementation of Brown I.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The U.S. Supreme Court held that "separate but equal" was not illegal in Plessy v. Ferguson.

Discuss the Freeman v. Pitts case and its significance in addressing Unitary Status. (page 345)

Unitary status occurs when:

Busing has been:

Discuss the impact of Green v. Board of Education on freedom of choice issues.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown II that:

What element below is associated with de jure segregation?

Provide an overview of the desegregation movement in the United States. In your response, discuss the following: a. De Facto Segregation b. De Jure Segregation c. Implications of the Brown Case d. Unitary Status e. Busing and quotas

The courts can mandate a remedy for de jure segregation but not for de facto segregation.

Discuss the Freedom of Choice concept and the courts' reaction to such plans.

The issue of faculty desegregation surfaced in:

De facto segregation occurs through action taken by a school district to encourage segregation.

Unitary status may be achieved when school districts have made a good faith effort to achieve desegregation. Short

The Swann case was a leading case in defining the scope of duty to eliminate de facto segregation.

The landmark Brown v. Board of Education case was pivotal in:

A student assignment plan is acceptable by the courts if it appears to be neutral in school desegregation cases.

Racial segregation in public schools was held to be unconstitutional in 1954.

Which of the following was not considered a useful tool in alleviating segregated schools:

Racial segregation sanctioned by law persisted in the United States until:

The Brown II decision was made to ensure proper implementation of Brown I.

Legal Framework Affecting Public Schools

Religion and the Public Schools

Students, the Law and Public Schools

National Security and Student Safety

Individuals With Disabilities

School Personnel and School District Liability

Liability and Student Records

Teacher Freedoms

Discrimination in Employment

Recruitment, Tenure, Dismissal, and Due Process

The Instructional Program

School Finance

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Exam 12: School Desegregation

The U.S. Supreme Court held that "separate but equal" was not illegal in Plessy v. Ferguson.

Discuss the Freeman v. Pitts case and its significance in addressing Unitary Status. (page 345)

Unitary status occurs when:

Busing has been:

Discuss the impact of Green v. Board of Education on freedom of choice issues.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown II that:

What element below is associated with de jure segregation?

Provide an overview of the desegregation movement in the United States. In your response, discuss the following: a. De Facto Segregation b. De Jure Segregation c. Implications of the Brown Case d. Unitary Status e. Busing and quotas

The courts can mandate a remedy for de jure segregation but not for de facto segregation.

Discuss the Freedom of Choice concept and the courts' reaction to such plans.

The issue of faculty desegregation surfaced in:

De facto segregation occurs through action taken by a school district to encourage segregation.

Unitary status may be achieved when school districts have made a good faith effort to achieve desegregation. Short

The Swann case was a leading case in defining the scope of duty to eliminate de facto segregation.

The landmark Brown v. Board of Education case was pivotal in:

A student assignment plan is acceptable by the courts if it appears to be neutral in school desegregation cases.

Racial segregation in public schools was held to be unconstitutional in 1954.

Which of the following was not considered a useful tool in alleviating segregated schools:

Racial segregation sanctioned by law persisted in the United States until:

The Brown II decision was made to ensure proper implementation of Brown I.

Legal Framework Affecting Public Schools

Religion and the Public Schools

Students, the Law and Public Schools

National Security and Student Safety

Individuals With Disabilities

School Personnel and School District Liability

Liability and Student Records

Teacher Freedoms

Discrimination in Employment

Recruitment, Tenure, Dismissal, and Due Process

The Instructional Program

School Finance

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