Question

How does the Brown case relate to the concept of federalism?

A.They both revolved around the idea of discrimination.
B.They both centered on the question of equality.
C.They both focused on state rights versus national rights.
D.They both debated the constitutionality of court decisions

Answer 1

The answer is C.They both focused on state rights versus national rights. They declared segregation in schools is unconstitutional.  This was because it disobeyed the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause that can be found in the Constitution.  This help start the integration movement in schools in the U.S. B and C can be part of the answer because equality and discrimination were also part of this case.