Question

question 5 of 10
what was true about the civil rights act of 1964?

a. federal money was allowed to go to segregated private schools.

b. it had no language about enforcement.

c. president johnson knew it came at a heavy political price to democrats.

d. it was rejected by martin luther king jr.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 aimed to end segregation, so federal money going to segregated private schools is false.
• Option B: The act had enforcement provisions, so this is false.
• Option C: President Johnson was aware that supporting the Civil Rights Act would alienate some Democratic voters (especially in the South), so this is true.
• Option D: Martin Luther King Jr. supported the Civil Rights Act, so this is false.

Answer:

C. President Johnson knew it came at a heavy political price to Democrats.