In 2009, the U.S. Congress passed a law that made it legal for people to file lawsuits about unequal pay at any time, no matter how long it had been since the unfair pay happened. Three years later, some lawmakers tried to pass a bill that required men and women to be paid the same, but a great deal of opposition emerged.

Question

In 2009, the U.S. Congress passed a law that made it legal for people to file lawsuits about unequal pay at any time, no matter how long it had been since the unfair pay happened. Three years later, some lawmakers tried to pass a bill that required men and women to be paid the same, but a great deal of opposition emerged.

Question
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Which conflict between American ideals is best demonstrated by this scenario?
(1 point)
Responses

business ownership and social equality
business ownership and social equality - no response given

diversity and immigration
diversity and immigration - no response given

liberty and equality
liberty and equality - incorrect

religious freedom and economic opportunity

Answer 1

religious freedom and economic opportunity - no response given

Answer 2

thats wrong

Answer 3

Apologies for the incorrect response. The best conflict between American ideals demonstrated by this scenario is liberty and equality. On one hand, the law allowing people to file lawsuits about unequal pay at any time signifies a commitment to equality, ensuring that individuals have the liberty to seek justice for unfair pay practices. On the other hand, the opposition to the bill requiring equal pay for men and women suggests a conflict between the ideals of liberty and equality, as some may argue that imposing equal pay regulations infringes on the liberty of businesses to determine their own wages.