HISET Social Studies Practice

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What did the Cooper v. Aaron ruling reaffirm about the Brown v. Board decision?

State laws could override federal rulings
The importance of public opinion in judicial decisions
That a federal judge ruling could not be ignored/overruled by a state Governor
Public schools could continue segregating as needed

The correct answer is: That a federal judge ruling could not be ignored/overruled by a state Governor

The Cooper v. Aaron ruling reaffirmed that a federal court ruling could not be ignored or overruled by a state governor, solidifying the principle of federal supremacy in legal matters. This case arose when the state of Arkansas, particularly its governor, attempted to resist the desegregation mandates established by the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision. The Court made it clear that state officials were bound by the Supreme Court's interpretations of the law, meaning that their refusal to comply with federal rulings was not permissible. This upheld the principle that federal laws and Supreme Court rulings hold authority over state laws, ensuring that the protections provided under the Constitution are universally applied across the nation. This ruling was significant in combating the resistance to desegregation efforts in schools and affirming the role of the judiciary in enforcing civil rights.