In 1993, Six African American Secret Service Agents Filed a Complaint

question 88

Multiple Choice

In 1993, six African American Secret Service agents filed a complaint with the Department of Justice against Denny's for refusal of service. They argued that the restaurant took much longer to serve them than other customers. Thousands of other African Americans came forward with similar allegations after the complaint was filed. What are these allegations evidence of?

• A) situational ethnicity
• B) assimilation
• C) institutional discrimination
• D) individual discrimination

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Definitions:

Rescind A Contract

The legal act of revoking, canceling, or annulling a contract, returning the parties to their positions prior to the agreement.

Negligent Acts

Actions or failures to act leading to someone's harm or damage, which occur due to carelessness rather than intentional harm.

Capacity to Contract

The legal capability of an individual or entity to enter into a binding contract.

Mental Impairment

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, mood, or ability to relate to others, significantly impacting daily functioning.