Asked by Dayna james on Jul 07, 2024
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In the case of Monroe v.Dempsey (1923) ,the Supreme Court ruled that
A) defendants who lynched a man who had been sentenced to death could be charged with obstruction of justice but not with murder.
B) prohibiting blacks from serving on the jury of a black defendant might deny the defendant of his right to a fair trial.
C) grandfather clauses were constitutional because they did not explicitly deny citizens the right to vote on the basis of race.
D) as a private institution,the Democratic Party could legally bar blacks from its primaries.
Grandfather Clauses
Legislative measures that allowed those who could vote before the Civil War, and their descendants, to bypass literacy tests and other obstacles to voting, effectively disenfranchising many African Americans.
Democratic Party
One of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, traditionally associated with progressive and liberal policies.
- Understand the landmark Supreme Court cases affecting African Americans' rights and interpret their implications on civil liberties and the justice system.
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EMILY SIEMENSJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In Monroe v. Dempsey (1923), the Supreme Court ruled that prohibiting blacks from serving on the jury of a black defendant might deny the defendant of his right to a fair trial. This case was significant in addressing racial discrimination in jury selection.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the landmark Supreme Court cases affecting African Americans' rights and interpret their implications on civil liberties and the justice system.