Virginia General Assembly Approves Equal Rights Amendment

The transcript discusses the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which aims to ban sex-based discrimination and ensure women's equality at the constitutional level. Virginia's House of Delegates and Senate have made progress in ratifying the ERA, potentially becoming the 38th state to do so. Despite this, the Justice Department has stated that the deadline for ratification has passed, and the process may need to restart in Congress. The issue may also be resolved in the courts.

What significant milestone could Virginia achieve regarding the Equal Rights Amendment?

• Proposing a new amendment to replace the ERA

• Becoming the 38th state to ratify the ERA

• Rejecting the ERA entirely

• Becoming the first state to ratify the ERA

When did Congress initially pass the Equal Rights Amendment?

• 1965

• 1990

• 1982

• 1972

How many states had ratified the ERA by the extended deadline in 1982?

• 38

• 40

• 28

• 35

What did the Justice Department conclude about the ERA's ratification by Virginia?

• It would immediately amend the Constitution

• It is too late for national adoption without restarting the process

• It would require only one more state to ratify

• It would automatically extend the deadline

What is the next step for the ERA in Virginia according to the transcript?

• A vote in the Virginia Senate

• A decision by the Supreme Court

• Approval by the President

• A public referendum