The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on which of the following?

• A. Race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
• B. Age and disability only
• C. Income level and marital status
• D. Language preference and place of birth

Answer: (A)

Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of five protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. These categories are the core protections you learn about in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with different titles addressing different areas like employment and public accommodations. Age and disability are protected under separate laws (the ADEA and the ADA), not under this act. Income level and marital status aren’t protected classes under the Civil Rights Act, and language preference isn’t listed as a protected class here, though national origin can encompass factors related to birthplace. So recognizing race, color, religion, sex, and national origin as the protected categories is why the correct choice is the best fit.