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13 Cards in this Set
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What decision in the early 1800s set the stage for Civil War and Civil Rights Act? |
Dred Scott Decision
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Which act (and year) stated "all citizens of the United States shall have the same right, in every State and Territory, as is enjoyed by white citizens thereof to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold and convey real and personal property." ?
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Civil Rights Act of 1866
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The Civil Rights Act protects which class?
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Race
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Which case is an example against racial steering? Shelly v. Kraemer 1948 or Jones v. Mayer
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Jones v. Mayer
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Which classes did the Fair Housing Act of 1968 protect?
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Race, color, religion, and national origin
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In 1974, an amendment was made protecting what class?
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Sex
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In 1988, Fair Housing Amendments Act protected which class?
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Mental/physical handicap and familial status
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What is Blockbusting?
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When real estate induces owner to sell or leave by teling them that a discriminating person is moving in. Forces buyer to sell for much less.
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What is Steering?
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Directing buyers toward or away from specific neighborhoods.
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What is Redlining?
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Refusing to finance by discriminating
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What is the ADA
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Americans with Disabilities Act, protects rights of individuals with disabilities.
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What are 4 exemptions to owners in selling or renting housing? |
1. owners who do not own more than 3 houses, 2. owners of aprtment buildings with <=4 buildings and occupies 1, 3. religious organization, 4. private clubs
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What are 3 ways to file discrimination complaint?
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1. Complaint to HUD, 2. Federal court civil suit, 3. U.S. Attorney General
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