Civil Rights Act Of 1875 Unconstitutionality
For which of the following reasons did the Supreme Court declare the Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional?
A
The legislation was superseded by the Fifteenth Amendment
B
Members of the Ku Klux Klan intimidated the Supreme Court justices
C
The Court determined that the Fourteenth Amendment did not apply to the actions of private individuals
D
The Constitution reserved most powers to the states, including the right to permit discrimination
E
State governments lacked the authority to file civil rights claims on behalf of citizens