hink about the examples of how the federal government
took actions to extend or protect the civil rights of
marginalized groups. Identify the action that is matched with
the correct marginalized group. (1 point)
a An executive order creates the ADA.
b The Twenty-sixth Amendment protects women’s rights.
c A Supreme Court ruling creates Title IX to protect the rights
of female college students.
d A Supreme Court ruling protects LGBTQ+ rights in
Obergefell v. Hodges.
a - An executive order creates the ADA. (Marginalized group: People with disabilities)
b - The Twenty-sixth Amendment protects women's rights. (Marginalized group: Women)
c - A Supreme Court ruling creates Title IX to protect the rights of female college students. (Marginalized group: Female college students)
d - A Supreme Court ruling protects LGBTQ+ rights in Obergefell v. Hodges. (Marginalized group: LGBTQ+ individuals)
c A Supreme Court ruling creates Title IX to protect the rights of female college students.
d A Supreme Court ruling protects LGBTQ+ rights in Obergefell v. Hodges.
To determine the correct answer, you will need to identify the action taken by the federal government and match it with the appropriate marginalized group. Here are the actions mentioned:
a) An executive order creates the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
b) The Twenty-sixth Amendment protects women's rights.
c) A Supreme Court ruling creates Title IX to protect the rights of female college students.
d) A Supreme Court ruling protects LGBTQ+ rights in Obergefell v. Hodges.
Now, let's match each action with the correct marginalized group:
a) The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was enacted through an executive order, which aims to protect the rights and ensure equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Therefore, the correct answer for this action is marginalized individuals with disabilities.
b) The Twenty-sixth Amendment was ratified in 1971 to grant the right to vote for individuals who are 18 years old or older. Since the question refers to protected women's rights, this answer is incorrect.
c) Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. It ensures equal opportunities for female students, including protection against sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. Thus, the correct answer for this action is female college students.
d) Obergefell v. Hodges is a landmark Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in the United States. So, the correct answer for this action is the LGBTQ+ community.
Therefore, the correct matches are:
a) An executive order creates the ADA - marginalized individuals with disabilities.
b) The Twenty-sixth Amendment protects women's rights - incorrect.
c) A Supreme Court ruling creates Title IX to protect the rights of female college students - female college students.
d) A Supreme Court ruling protects LGBTQ+ rights in Obergefell v. Hodges - LGBTQ+ community.