Question

how does dr. king use legal and constitutional principles to justify his call for civil disobedience in response to segregation laws? he argues that the law is a direct violation of the principles of equality and justice outlined in the constitution. he uses the u.s. constitution to demonstrate the inherent rights of all people, arguing that disobeying unjust laws is a moral duty. he calls for a new constitutional amendment to end segregation immediately. he advocates for working within the political system to create a new law to protect the rights of african americans.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option focuses on segregation laws violating constitutional equality/justice but doesn't directly connect to civil disobedience's moral duty aspect.
• The second option: Dr. King used the Constitution to show all people's inherent rights and argued that disobeying unjust laws is a moral duty, which aligns with his justification for civil disobedience.
• The third option is incorrect as he didn't call for a new constitutional amendment immediately for this purpose.
• The fourth option is incorrect as he advocated civil disobedience, not just working within the political system to create new laws.

Answer:

He uses the U.S. Constitution to demonstrate the inherent rights of all people, arguing that disobeying unjust laws is a moral duty.