Asked by Rebecca Braswell on May 25, 2024

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Why did the Equal Rights Amendment fail to pass?

A) It won approval in the House but not in the Senate.
B) It won approval in the Senate but not in the House.
C) It was not ratified by the necessary 38 states.
D) It was vetoed by President Ronald Reagan.

Equal Rights Amendment

A proposed amendment to the United States Constitution aimed at guaranteeing equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.

Ratified

Officially approved or sanctioned, often used in the context of treaties, amendments, or agreements being formally confirmed.

States

Political entities within a federal system that have their own governments, laws, and typically a degree of autonomy.

  • Examine the endeavors and obstacles involved in attaining gender parity within educational settings and professional environments.
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AC
andrea cosbyMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Equal Rights Amendment failed to pass because it was not ratified by the necessary 38 states.