FUNDAMENTALS OF EEO - correct answer
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution - correct answer
5th - correct answer The 5th Amendment, December 15,
... [Show More] 1791, no person shall be compelled to be a witness against
themselves, be subject to double jeopardy for the same offense, nor
be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process.
13th - correct answer The 13th Amendment, December 6, 1865, abolished slavery.
14th - correct answer The 14th Amendment, July 9, 1868, afforded citizenship to former slaves or people in previous
conditions of servitude. It states, "...nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or
property, without due process..." because of their previous status
of servitude.
15th - correct answer The 15th Amendment, February 3, 1870, allowed citizens to vote without regard to "race, color, or
previous conditi n of servitude." It should be noted that women were
not allowed to vote at this time.
19th - correct answer The 19th Amendment, August 18, 1920, women were granted the right to vote.
The Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1871 - correct answer
- correct answer The Civil Rights Act of 1866 and 1871: Both of these Acts are found in Title 42 of
the United States Code.
- correct answer The Civil Rights Act of 1866: The Act states the following: "...all persons born in
the United States could make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, and give evidence, to
inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property, and to full and equal
benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property, as is enjoyed by white
citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment,
pains, and penalties, and to none other, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding." Passed st the "Black
Codes" in the South due to the 13th Amendment.
- correct answer The Civil Rights Act of 1871: This particular Act states that when one person causes
another person to be denied of their rights guaranteed by the Constitution, federal
law, is liable to that person injured in an action of law, Suit of equity, or other proper
proceeding for redress.
The Civil Rights Act of 1991 - correct answer 1. This law changed three major areas of Federal sector discrimination law.
2. It provides that employees who have been intentionally discriminated against may now sue for
compensatory damages up to $300,000, in addition to any back pay or attorney fees to which they may
be entitled.
3. It provides that Federal complaints may now be entitled to a jury trial once their case reaches
court.
4. It extended the time limit for an employee to file a court action after receiving the
agency's final decision from 30 to 90 days. [Show Less]