Question

guided practice
how did the supreme court rulings in 1883 work against the civil rights act of 1875?
a. the supreme court rulings banned black patrons from using public facilities.
b. the supreme court rulings said civil rights were decided by state and local law.
c. the supreme court rulings gave additional rights to all americans.
d. the supreme court rulings gave power over civil rights to the federal government.

Explanation:

The 1883 Supreme Court rulings struck down key parts of the 1875 Civil Rights Act, ruling that the federal government could not regulate private acts of discrimination, and that civil rights issues related to public accommodations fell under state and local jurisdiction.

Answer:

B. The Supreme Court rulings said civil rights were decided by state and local law.