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Racial Segregation and Housing

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Racial Segregation and Housing, exploring the history, causes, and consequences of this issue.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term for the practice of separating people of different races into different neighborhoods or communities?

  1. Racial Segregation

  2. Racial Integration

  3. Racial Zoning

  4. Racial Redlining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial segregation refers to the separation of people of different races into different neighborhoods or communities, often through discriminatory practices and policies.

Which U.S. federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, and national origin?

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Fair Housing Act of 1968

  3. The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

  4. The Voting Rights Act of 1965


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 is a landmark civil rights law in the United States that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, and national origin.

What was the practice of denying mortgages or insurance to certain neighborhoods based on racial or ethnic composition called?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Zoning


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Racial redlining was the practice of denying mortgages or insurance to certain neighborhoods based on racial or ethnic composition, often resulting in segregation and disinvestment.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case declared racial covenants, which restricted the sale or rental of property to certain racial groups, to be unenforceable?

  1. Brown v. Board of Education

  2. Shelley v. Kraemer

  3. Loving v. Virginia

  4. Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Shelley v. Kraemer (1948), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial covenants, which restricted the sale or rental of property to certain racial groups, were unenforceable, striking down a key legal tool for enforcing racial segregation in housing.

What is the term for the practice of steering prospective homebuyers to certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Zoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial steering is the practice of steering prospective homebuyers to certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity, often resulting in segregation and limiting housing choices.

Which U.S. federal agency is responsible for enforcing fair housing laws and investigating complaints of housing discrimination?

  1. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

  2. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

  3. The Department of Justice (DOJ)

  4. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing fair housing laws and investigating complaints of housing discrimination.

What is the term for the practice of creating separate neighborhoods or communities for different racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Racial Segregation

  2. Racial Integration

  3. Racial Zoning

  4. Racial Redlining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial segregation refers to the practice of creating separate neighborhoods or communities for different racial or ethnic groups, often through discriminatory practices and policies.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that racial zoning ordinances, which restricted the location of certain types of housing based on race, were unconstitutional?

  1. Brown v. Board of Education

  2. Shelley v. Kraemer

  3. Loving v. Virginia

  4. Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. (1926), the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of racial zoning ordinances, which restricted the location of certain types of housing based on race. However, subsequent court rulings have overturned this decision, declaring racial zoning to be unconstitutional.

What is the term for the practice of using legal agreements or contracts to restrict the sale or rental of property to certain racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Zoning


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Racial covenants were legal agreements or contracts used to restrict the sale or rental of property to certain racial or ethnic groups, often resulting in segregation and discrimination in housing.

Which U.S. federal agency is responsible for providing affordable housing and promoting fair housing practices?

  1. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

  2. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

  3. The Department of Justice (DOJ)

  4. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the U.S. federal agency responsible for providing affordable housing and promoting fair housing practices.

What is the term for the practice of limiting the number of housing units available to a particular racial or ethnic group in a given area?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Zoning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial zoning is the practice of limiting the number of housing units available to a particular racial or ethnic group in a given area, often resulting in segregation and discrimination in housing.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that racial discrimination in housing violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment?

  1. Brown v. Board of Education

  2. Shelley v. Kraemer

  3. Loving v. Virginia

  4. Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co. (1968), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial discrimination in housing violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, striking down a key legal basis for racial segregation in housing.

What is the term for the practice of denying access to certain neighborhoods or communities based on race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Exclusion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial exclusion is the practice of denying access to certain neighborhoods or communities based on race or ethnicity, often resulting in segregation and discrimination in housing.

Which U.S. federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability?

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Fair Housing Act of 1968

  3. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

  4. The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is a landmark civil rights law in the United States that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, and other areas.

What is the term for the practice of creating physical barriers, such as walls or fences, to separate different racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Racial Segregation

  2. Racial Integration

  3. Racial Zoning

  4. Racial Apartheid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial apartheid is the practice of creating physical barriers, such as walls or fences, to separate different racial or ethnic groups, often resulting in segregation and discrimination.

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