Systemic racism (mostly known as institutional racism) is a form of racism expressed in the practice of social and political institutions. It is reflected in disparities regarding wealth, income, criminal justice, employment, housing, health care, political power and education, among other factors.
Their state government was more likely to protect them from tyranny and oppression.
The Federal government was so far removed from their daily lives.
I believe a couple are wealth and income.
The unalienable rights in the Constitution are life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
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