Read the excerpt below. “It shall be an unlawful employment practice for any employer [or] labor organization… to discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin…” —The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Based on the excerpt, what is one way the Civil Rights Act of 1964 helps minority groups?
a. It increased the minority membership in private golf clubs.
b. It promotes equal economic opportunities for minorities.
c. It guarantees full-time work for minorities.
d. It allows minorities freedom of religion.

b. It promotes equal economic opportunities for minorities.

Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act passed by Congress in 1964 gives provision for any minority person to be given the same rights as everyone. It prohibits the discrimination of a person on the basis of his/ her religion, sex, national origin, or race.

The Act deemed it "an unlawful employment practice for any employer [or] labor organization… to discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin…". So, minority groups can get equal opportunity in getting jobs. This Act gives them security against any discriminatory act based on his/ her race, religion, or sex from the employers.

Thus, the correct answer is option b.