MCAP Review 7: Equal Protection

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When a person is denied a job on the basis of race, gender, or religion, it is considered a violation of

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Equal protection

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What is the main purpose of affirmative action policies?

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to promote equal opportunities

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Which government action contributed most to this fine? Options: The ratification of a constitutional amendment banning racial discrimination, The enactment of a local law designed to promote economic equity, The passage of legislation (a law) protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities

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The passage of legislation (a law) protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities

Answer explanation

This refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which says public places must be accessible.

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What was the most likely goal of President Truman's Executive Order 9981 issued on July 26, 1948, establishing equality of treatment and opportunity in the armed services?

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To protect the rights of citizens

Answer explanation

He wanted to protect the equal rights of citizens by stopping discrimination against people of color.

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Which of these would be a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
- Forming women’s rights organizations
- Opening minority owned businesses
- Operating segregated restaurants
- Lobbying political officials

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Operating segregated restaurants

Answer explanation

Segregation is when the law separates people based on race.

Segregation is now illegal because of this 1964 law.

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What was the main purpose of this legislation (law)?

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To help ensure women receive equal treatment in school activities

Answer explanation

The goal of this law was to stop discrimination against girls, not to hurt boys, or give girls an unfair advantage.