Blockbusting, Which Involves Persuading an Individual to Sell Her Home

question 12

Multiple Choice

Blockbusting, which involves persuading an individual to sell her home by telling her that minority groups are moving into the neighborhood, is one form of discrimination in housing that is prohibited by which of the following acts of Congress?

• A) Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act
• B) Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act
• C) Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act)
• D) Equal Credit Opportunity Act

---

Definitions:

Elm Trees

Type of deciduous trees known for their broad leaves and typically used in landscaping due to their distinctive appearance.

Dutch Elm Disease

A fungal disease spread by elm bark beetles, causing wilt and death in elm trees, significantly affecting elm populations mainly in Europe and North America.

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points used in a statistical sample.

Proportion

The fraction of a whole that represents a part of that whole, often expressed as a percentage.