Asked by Lindsey Murray on Jun 27, 2024

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Which of the following laws outlawed legal discrimination based on race color, religion, national origin, and sex, and created means to enforce its provision?

A) Voting Rights Act of 1965
B) Immigration Act of 1965
C) Civil Rights Act of 1964
D) Economic Opportunity Act

Legal Discrimination

Involves the enactment and enforcement of laws that differentiate treatment of groups or individuals based on attributes like race, gender, or religion.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is landmark U.S. legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, primarily in public accommodations and employment.

  • Evaluate the impact and accomplishments of major legal enactments from the 1960s, including the Civil Rights Act and the initiatives of the War on Poverty.
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Nakiya RayfordJun 29, 2024
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C
Explanation :
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed legal discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, and sex, and created means to enforce its provisions. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, the Immigration Act of 1965 abolished the national-origin quota system, and the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 addressed poverty and inequality through programs such as Head Start and Job Corps.