Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination based on which protected classes?
ARace, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability✓ Correct
BRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, and income
CRace, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and age
DRace, color, sex, disability, marital status, and income
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended (1974, 1988) protects seven classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), familial status (households with children under 18), and disability (handicap). States and localities may add additional protected classes.
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