The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination in which areas?

• A. Public accommodations, federally assisted programs, and employment
• B. Housing
• C. Education and housing
• D. Public accommodations and housing

Answer: (A)

Discrimination prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers three main areas: public accommodations, employment, and federally assisted programs. Public accommodations means places open to the public like hotels, restaurants, theaters, and similar venues—discrimination there is prohibited. Employment protections come from the act’s employment title, which bars discrimination in hiring, firing, pay, and other terms of employment. Federally assisted programs are those receiving federal funds, including many education and social-service programs, where discrimination is prohibited.

Housing isn’t addressed by the 1964 law itself; it’s the focus of the later Fair Housing Act of 1968. That’s why this option correctly identifies the three areas that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers, rather than including housing.