Asked by Samantha Matias on Jun 27, 2024
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In which case did the court strike down a statute limiting jury service to white men on grounds it violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution?
A) Strauder v.West Virginia
B) McClesky v.Kemp
C) Brown v.Board of Education
D) Batson v.Kentucky
Fourteenth Amendment
An amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1868, that grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., and guarantees all citizens equal protection under the law.
Jury Service
The civic duty of citizens to serve as jurors in legal proceedings, contributing to the justice system by deliberating on cases and rendering verdicts.
Strauder V. West Virginia
A landmark United States Supreme Court case from 1880 that addressed the constitutionality of excluding individuals from juries solely on the basis of race.
- Comprehend the responsibilities and ruling outcomes of the Supreme Court in matters of race and discriminatory practices.
- Recognize and distinguish among significant Supreme Court rulings related to race and the judicial process.
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Sandeep SinghJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Strauder v. West Virginia (1880) was the case in which the court struck down a statute limiting jury service to white men on grounds it violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the responsibilities and ruling outcomes of the Supreme Court in matters of race and discriminatory practices.
- Recognize and distinguish among significant Supreme Court rulings related to race and the judicial process.