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Test Your Knowledge on Race Discrimination in Housing

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Test Your Knowledge on Race Discrimination in Housing

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What does the Fair Housing Act prohibit based on religion?

Discrimination in employment

Discrimination in education

Discrimination in healthcare

Discrimination in housing (correct)

Which of the following is true about the Fair Housing Act?

It prohibits discrimination in sales and rentals of housing based on race (correct)

It only applies to discrimination in rentals, not sales

It only applies to discrimination based on gender

It does not cover discrimination in housing

What is the main prohibition covered by the Fair Housing Act?

Discrimination in housing based upon race

Discrimination in housing based upon gender

Discrimination in housing based upon age

Discrimination in housing based upon religion (correct)

Which of the following is an example of indirect discrimination based on religion?

Zoning ordinances that limit the use of private homes as places of worship Signup and view all the answers

What is the Department of Justice's Fair Housing Testing Program?

A program that investigates claims of discrimination in housing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of less direct actions that are covered by the prohibition against religious discrimination in housing?

Zoning ordinances designed to limit the use of private homes as places of worship Signup and view all the answers

In what ways do housing providers disguise discrimination?

By giving false information about the availability of housing Signup and view all the answers

What is the limited exception in the Fair Housing Act that allows non-commercial housing operated by a religious organization to do?

Reserve such housing to persons of the same religion Signup and view all the answers

What is the limited exception in the Fair Housing Act regarding religious discrimination?

Non-commercial housing operated by a religious organization can only be reserved for persons of the same religion Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fair Housing Act prohibits race discrimination in sales and rentals of housing
Race discrimination in housing continues to be a problem
Justice Department's pattern or practice cases involve claims of race discrimination
Housing providers disguise discrimination by giving false information about availability of housing
Misdirection based on race is also a form of discrimination
Department's Fair Housing Testing Program uncovers hidden discrimination
Mortgage lending cases brought by the Department allege discrimination based on race or color
Municipalities and local government entities have violated the Fair Housing Act by denying permits or zoning changes for housing developments in predominantly minority neighborhoods
Discrimination based on race or color is a major issue in housing
The Department of Justice is taking action to hold those responsible accountable.

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Think you know about race discrimination in housing? Test your knowledge with this quiz! From the Fair Housing Act to pattern or practice cases, this quiz covers important information about discrimination in housing. Learn about how housing providers disguise discrimination and how the Department of Justice is taking action to hold those responsible accountable. Don't miss out on uncovering hidden discrimination with the Fair Housing Testing Program. Take the quiz now and become an expert on this major issue.