Question

question which of the following statements about the evolution of civil rights in the united states is correct? select an answer a. the ratification of the fourteenth amendment immediately established equality for all groups. b. supreme court decisions have been more influential in advancing civil rights than legislation passed by congress since the courts decisions are self - enforcing. c. congress has always taken the lead on civil rights by passing legislation like the civil rights act of 1964. d. what “equal protection” means and to whom equal protection applies has evolved over time and still remains a highly contested question.

Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment did not immediately bring equality (A is wrong). Supreme - Court decisions are not self - enforcing (B is wrong). Congress has not always taken the lead on civil rights (C is wrong). The concept of "equal protection" has evolved over time and is still debated, making D correct.

Answer:

D. What “equal protection” means and to whom equal protection applies has evolved over time and still remains a highly contested question.