Racial segregation that is a direct result of law or official policy is known as __________ segregation.

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De jure segregation refers to segregation that is specifically mandated by law or policy. This is in contrast to de facto segregation, which is not officially mandated but rather occurs more informally due to patterns of social and economic behavior. Legal segregation would be another term for de jure segregation, but this is not one of the answer choices. Partisan segregation is not a commonly used term in this context.

Racial Segregation That Is a Direct Result of Law or Official