Question

mendez v. westminster
assigned by: jaclyn vazquez
due: dec 18, 2025 11:59 pm

1. intro 2. vocabulary 3. read 4. quiz

reading quiz
question 5
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of these inferences is best supported in paragraph 8?
a. solving the educational crisis is not something to rush, because the problems are so complicated.
b. california education laws apply to everyone regardless of race or ethnic background.
c. the evidence does not clearly establish the targets of the discriminatory school policies.
d. general directives stem from highly specific laws in the constitution of california.
best: no clear best answer indication in ocr

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option in the context of Mendez v. Westminster (a case about school segregation and equal education under California law):

• Option A: The case focuses on ending segregation, not “rushing” solutions to complex problems. This is unrelated to Paragraph 8’s likely content.
• Option B: Mendez v. Westminster challenged segregation, and the ruling (and related laws) emphasized equal access regardless of race/ethnicity. California education laws (post - ruling) aimed to apply to all, making this inference supported.
• Option C: The case clearly targeted segregation against Mexican - American students, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: The California Constitution’s education provisions are general, not “highly specific” as the basis for directives. This misrepresents the legal framework.

Answer:

B. California education laws apply to everyone regardless of race or ethnic background.