According to the Supreme Court's decisions in the Civil Rights Cases (1883), in which of the following areas could Congress prohibit discrimination against African Americans?
a. theaters
b. hotels
c. post offices
d. private homes
Question -2-Of the following people, who could serve in the military under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy?
a. all gays and lesbians
b. closeted gays and lesbians
c. only those who were celibate
d. only those who were straight
Question -3-Which of the following accommodations would an employer most likely need to implement in order to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?
a. hiring a disabled person instead of an equally qualified person without a disability
b. providing better medical insurance for employees who have a disability
c. lowering expectations for the quality of work performed by employees with disabilities
d. installing a ramp and other physical accommodations for someone who uses a wheelchair
Question -4-If a group of people were systematically discriminated against in the past, which of the following would constitute an affirmative action policy designed as a remedy to help the members of this group overcome this legacy of discrimination?
a. a hiring policy that favors those with relatives working in government
b. a college admissions policy that gives preferential treatment to members of the group
c. a color-blind job application process to give members of this group an equal chance
d. requiring that all job applicants have at least two years of prior experience
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