This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The provision in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that forbade discrimination on the basis of sex was ... (Read 46 times)

Jipu 123

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569

Question 1

Which of the following is true of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
 
  a. It contained no enforcement provisions.
  b. It established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate claims of job discrimination.
  c. Although it forbade discrimination in public accommodations, it did not forbid discrimination in voting.
  d. It did not forbid discrimination on the basis of sex.

Question 2

The provision in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that forbade discrimination on the basis of sex was included because
 
  a. southern congressmen hoped it would lead to the defeat of the bill.
  b. the Johnson administration was warned by Democratic congresswomen that they would vote against themeasure unless the provision was included.
 c. liberal congressmen hoped it would convince their undecided colleagues to support the bill.
  d. the National Organization of Women pledged to lobby against passage of the bill if the provision was notincluded.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

vseab

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323


Jipu 123

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Sep 12, 2019
Wow, this really help


at

  • Member
  • Posts: 359
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library