Question

laws.\
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 answer this, we analyze each option:

• First option: Focuses on segregation laws violating Constitution, but Dr. King's justification for civil disobedience (disobeying unjust laws as moral duty) is better captured by the second option.
• Second option: Dr. King used the Constitution to show inherent rights and argued disobeying unjust laws is moral duty, which matches his stance on civil disobedience against segregation (unjust laws).
• Third option: He didn't call for a new amendment immediately; his approach was about civil disobedience of unjust laws, not new amendment.
• Fourth option: He advocated civil disobedience, not just working within the political system to make new laws.

Answer:

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