The Americans with Disabilities Act Was Controversial Because ______

question 61

Multiple Choice

The Americans with Disabilities Act was controversial because ______.

• A) Republicans accused Democrats of making a political issue out of those with disabilities
• B) many of the required changes in physical accommodations are extremely expensive to install
• C) it instituted quotas for businesses regarding the hiring of those with disabilities
• D) supporters of the rights of the disabled did not believe the act went far enough
• E) it allowed significant prejudice against those with disabilities

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