Discrimination
This quiz is designed to test your understanding of discrimination, its various forms, and the laws that protect individuals from discrimination.
Questions
Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's age?
- Ageism
- Sexism
- Racism
- Ableism
What is the primary federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination in employment?
- The Equal Pay Act
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's gender?
- Sexism
- Racism
- Ageism
- Ableism
What is the primary federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination in housing?
- The Fair Housing Act
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's race or ethnicity?
- Racism
- Sexism
- Ageism
- Ableism
What is the primary federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination in public accommodations?
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Fair Housing Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's disability?
- Ableism
- Sexism
- Racism
- Ageism
What is the primary federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination in education?
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Fair Housing Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's religion?
- Religious discrimination
- Sexism
- Racism
- Ageism
What is the primary federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination in credit and lending?
- The Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- The Fair Housing Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's national origin?
- Xenophobia
- Sexism
- Racism
- Ageism
What is the primary federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination in jury selection?
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Fair Housing Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Jury Selection and Service Act
Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's marital status?
- Marital discrimination
- Sexism
- Racism
- Ageism
What is the primary federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination in government employment?
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Fair Housing Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Act
Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's pregnancy?
- Pregnancy discrimination
- Sexism
- Racism
- Ageism