Question

question 7 of 10
what was the basic premise of the civil rights act of 1964?

a. to guarantee people legal protection from discrimination

b. to ensure voting rights for women and other minorities

c. to make people liable for feeling prejudiced against others

d. to enforce affirmative action, which requires the hiring of
minorities

Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 aimed to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Option A matches this as it focuses on legal protection from discrimination. Option B is incorrect as voting rights for minorities (including African Americans) were more related to the Voting Rights Act. Option C is wrong because the act doesn’t target personal prejudices but discriminatory actions. Option D is incorrect as Affirmative Action is a separate policy, and the 1964 Act was about prohibiting discrimination, not enforcing Affirmative Action’s hiring requirements.

Answer:

A. To guarantee people legal protection from discrimination