Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Does

question 18

Multiple Choice

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not include a prohibition against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation,but it does protect homosexuals if the employment action:

• A) results in a disparate impact on heterosexuals.
• B) is based on race or religion.
• C) is taken because an employee failed to perform at his or her job.
• D) results in undue hardship for employers.

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Definitions:

26th Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years, ratified in 1971.

Bill of Rights

A fundamental document or part of a constitution that outlines the rights and freedoms guaranteed to the citizens of a country.

Constitutional Amendment

A formal change or addition proposed or made to a constitution, requiring a specific procedure for adoption that is more rigorous than for ordinary legislation.

Separation of Powers

The division of governmental powers among independent branches to prevent the concentration of power and provide checks and balances.