Chapter 3

Which of the following best described interstate commerce? a. it is a business done between people or companies from two or more states b. it is a civil right contained in the civil rights act of 1964 c. it is anonymous with the unitary rule d. the remedy for its injunction

a

A remedy allowed under the civil rights act of 1964 that is intended to encourage plaintiffs so sue is ____

attorney fees

A hotel has a policy that requires a person who is registering to display his or her driver's license. People with certain disabilities are unable to drive and thus do not have a drivers license. What, is anything, is the hotel required to do if such a person seeks to register? a. the policy is reasonable; the hotel can refuse to register the person b. the hotel must modify the policy to accept some form of identification from the disabled person. c. The hotel need not modify its policy, since a change in the type of identification it requires would fundamentally change the nature of its operations d. the hotel need only modify its policy if it is remodeling the facilities

b

Which of the following is false concerning remedies for violations of the americans with disabilities act? a. two types of lawsuits can be brought; a private one by the person whose rights were violated, and one by the us attorney general b. remedies for a private lawsuit include an injunction and compensatory damages c. The us attorney general can bring a lawsuit where a pattern of discrimination exists. d. remedies for a lawsuit brought by the us attorney general include an injunction and compensatory damages

b

Which of the following is not outlaws by the civil rights act of 1964? a. discrimination based on religion b. discrimination based on sex c. discrimination based on national origin d. discrimination based on color

b

Which of the following prohibits discrimination based on marital status? a. the civil rights act of 1964 b. state civil rights laws c. the Americans with disabilities d. the fourteenth amendment to the constitution

b

Which of the following types of establishments was barred from discrimination based on race by the civil rights act of 1964? a. a bar b. the YMCA c. a store d. a hospital

b

Derry community college is a commuter school with a population of 650 students. Although its students come from twenty-three different states, the college has no dorms. The only place on campus where food is sold is the snack bar. True or false: The college is covered by the civil rights act of 1964 a. true, because many of its students come from out of state b. false because colleges are not covered by the act c. true, because of the unitary rule d. false, because it has no lodging facilities

c

____ are the personal rights that derive primarily from the constitution, such as free speech, freedom of contract, and privacy

civil rights

A bar seeking an upscale atmosphere, prohibits the admission of anyone wearing jeans or sneakers. Is this illegal discrimination? a. yes, because the bar is treating some categories of people different then others b. yes, because although style of dress is not protected by the civil rights act of 1964, it is protected by the state statutes c. no, because the civil rights act does not cover bars d. no, because style of dress is not a class under the civil rights laws.

d

In determining whether a club qualifies as a private club, which of the following is not a factor? a. the number of members and the selection process b. the criteria used for selecting members c. whether the club is operated by members or a business d. the type of facilities offered by the club

d

Which of the following is true about bed and breakfast properties? a.they are exempt from the civil rights act of 1964 regardless of the number of rooms the owners rent to others. b.they are not exempt from the act under any circumstances c. they are exempt from the act, provided that the owner rents no more than four rooms. d. they are exempt from the act, provided that the owner rents no more than five rooms and lives in the building.

d

The powers given to the federal government in the constitution are the ____

delegated power

A restaurant is located away from highways, does not advertise, and virtually all of its customers are people from the neighborhood. True or false; there is no way this restaurant could be covered under the civil rights act of 1964

false

Most state civil right laws cover fewer types of establishments than does the civil rights act of 1962 (T/F)

false

The civil rights act of 1964 is not violated unless a pattern on on going discrimination is proven; a single act of discrimination does not violate the act (T/F)

false

A ____ is a precedent that marks a turning point in the interpretation of the law

landmark

The Americans with disabilities act requires restaurants to undertake removal of barriers where the removal is ____

readily achievable

The fourteenth amendment to the Constitution prevents certain types of discrimination based on ____

sex

A restaurant located inside a hotel is covered by the civil rights act of 1964 (T/F)

true

The Americans with disabilities act requires that a hotel install flashing-light fire alarms to accommodate deaf quests, unless such installed would result in an undue burden. (T/F)

true