How was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 a check on the power of the states? The act required all states to follow federal guidelines, which resulted in state laws being overturned.
The act required people to participate in civil rights protests and boycotts, which cost the states money.
The act resulted in states passing more laws aimed at the restricting the rights of different groups.
The act resulted in civil rights leaders pushing President Johnson and the federal government to take action.

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.