Excerpt from the Civil Rights Act of 1964
For the purposes of this title—
(a) The term "person" includes one or more individuals, labor unions, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, or receivers.
. . . Provided further, That it shall be the policy of the United States to insure equal employment opportunities for Federal employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin and the President shall utilize his existing authority to effectuate this policy.
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Use the excerpt to answer the question.
This excerpt from the law prohibits discrimination in
A.
education.
B.
employment.
C.
service.
D.
voting.
B. employment.
The correct answer is B. employment.
According to the excerpt from the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it states that it shall be the policy of the United States to ensure equal employment opportunities for Federal employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. This indicates that the excerpt specifically prohibits discrimination in employment.