From the Byrnes text explain the concept of political equality.

From the Byrnes text explain the concept of political equality. What factors might impede or hinder political equality? Explain the concept of equality of opportunity. What factors might hinder it? How is it possible for people to be treated equally under the law and not have equality of opportunity in regards to the criminal justice system? Explain how affirmative action programs often created conflicts between political equality and equality of opportunity.