The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Was Aimed in Large

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was aimed in large part at eliminating discrimination

• A)by governments in their conduct of elections (e.g.,registration,placement of polling booths).
• B)by private individuals in their social relations-bigoted statements and other acts of prejudice are unlawful under most circumstances.
• C)by governments in their job practices and provision of services (e.g.,schools,roads).
• D)by private individuals in their employment practices and in their operation of public accommodations (e.g.,hotels,restaurants).
• E)against gays and lesbians.

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