Civil Rights Act of 1964 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?

Effectively outlawed egregious forms of discrimination against African Americans and women, including all forms of segregation.

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 terminate in society?

Voter registration requirements (literacy tests) and all forms of racial segregation in schools, workplaces, and public facilities.

Was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 initially enforced?

False

How did Congress enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Through the interstate commerce clause and federal duties under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. Signup and view all the answers

What did Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?

Barred unequal application of voter registration requirements Signup and view all the answers

What did Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?

Discrimination in motels, hotels, theaters, restaurants, and all other public accommodations engaged in interstate commerce. Signup and view all the answers

What did Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaw?

State and municipal governments from barring access to public facilities based on an individual's religion, sex, race, or ethnicity. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Discouraged the desegregation of public schools and enabled the Attorney General to initiate suits to enforce the act. Signup and view all the answers

What did Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevent?

Discrimination by government agencies that received federal funds. Signup and view all the answers

What did Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?

Discrimination by employers on the basis of color, race, sex, national origin, or religion. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 help women?

Ended sex discrimination by opening more job opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Outlawed major forms of discrimination against African Americans and women, abolishing segregation practices.
Addressed unjust voter registration practices, including literacy tests.

Impact on Discrimination and Segregation

Terminated racial segregation in schools, workplaces, and public services.
Established federal oversight to ensure compliance across states.

Enforcement Mechanisms

Utilized Article One, Section 8 (interstate commerce clause) for enforcing regulations.
Relied on the Fourteenth Amendment for equal protection under the law.
Emphasized the Fifteenth Amendment in safeguarding voting rights.

Title Provisions

Title I: Aimed to bar unequal voter registration but did not eradicate literacy tests, which continued to disenfranchise Black voters.
Title II: Prohibited discrimination in public accommodations engaged in interstate commerce, affecting hotels, theaters, and restaurants.
Title III: Banned state and municipal discrimination in access to public facilities based on religion, sex, race, or ethnicity.
Title IV: Encouraged desegregation of public schools and allowed the U.S. Attorney General to file lawsuits for enforcement.
Title VI: Prevented discrimination in government agencies receiving federal funds.
Title VII: Outlawed employment discrimination based on color, race, sex, national origin, or religion.

Influence on Women's Rights

Promoted gender equality by opening up job opportunities, effectively reducing sex discrimination in the workforce.

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Explore key concepts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with these flashcards. Test your understanding of the law's impact on discrimination and segregation in society. Perfect for students and anyone interested in civil rights history.