Question

question 4 of 10
what was the basic premise of the civil rights act of 1964?
a. to guarantee people legal protection from discrimination
b. to make people liable for feeling prejudiced against others
c. to ensure voting rights for women and other minorities
d. to enforce affirmative action, which requires the hiring of minorities

Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States. It aimed to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Option B is incorrect as the act is about actions (discrimination) not feelings (prejudice). Option C is incorrect as the 19th Amendment (for women's suffrage) and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (for minorities' voting rights) are different from the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Option D is incorrect as Affirmative Action is a policy that came later and is not the main premise of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The main premise was to give legal protection from discrimination (Option A).

Answer:

A. To guarantee people legal protection from discrimination