What legal and political questions had to be answered after the civil war ended?

After the Civil War ended, key legal and political questions included how to reintegrate the Southern states into the Union, the status and rights of newly freed African Americans, and the extent of federal authority over the states. The Reconstruction era raised issues regarding the implementation of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which aimed to secure civil rights and voting rights for former slaves. Additionally, debates emerged over the balance of power between the federal government and the states, particularly in enforcing civil rights legislation and ensuring compliance with new constitutional amendments.