Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination based on which protected classes?
ARace, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability✓ Correct
BRace, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation
CRace, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, source of income
DRace, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act covers seven classes: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability (handicap).
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