Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which of the following is NOT a protected class in employment decisions?
Correct Answer
C) Political affiliation
Title VII protects against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, but political affiliation is not a protected class under federal law.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Political affiliation is the correct answer because it is NOT protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII specifically prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. While some states may have laws protecting political affiliation, it is not covered under federal Title VII protections. General contractors must understand these protected classes to ensure compliance with federal employment law.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Religion
Race is explicitly protected under Title VII and is one of the five original protected classes established by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Option D: National origin
National origin is explicitly protected under Title VII, which includes discrimination based on birthplace, ancestry, culture, or linguistic characteristics common to a specific ethnic group.
Memory Technique
Think 'Title VII protects WHO you ARE, not WHAT you BELIEVE politically' - your inherent characteristics like race and religion are protected, but your chosen political beliefs are not.
Reference Hint
Look up Title VII Civil Rights Act in the Business Law or Employment Law chapter of your contractor reference manual
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