Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act was first enacted in which year?
A1964
B1968✓ Correct
C1972
D1988
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968 as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, and national origin. It was significantly amended in 1988 to add familial status and disability as protected classes.
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