"the u. s. supreme court decision in brown v. board of education (1954) is one of the most pivotal opinions ever rendered by that body. this landmark decision highlights the u. s. supreme court's role in affecting changes in national and social policy." which statement accurately supports the view that the supreme court affected national policy with its decision in brown v. board of education? a) the supreme court ruling legally ended unequal funding in america's public schools. b) the supreme court ruling legally ended racial segregation in america's public schools. c) the supreme court ruling legally ended gender discrimination in america's public schools. d) the supreme court ruling legally ended the use of affirmative action in america's public schools