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Which of the following correctly lists all seven federally protected classes under the Fair Housing Act?

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A) Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability

The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on seven protected classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Income, citizenship, and age are not among the seven federally protected classes under the Fair Housing Act, though some states and localities add additional protected classes.

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Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability
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Race, color, income, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability
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Race, color, religion, citizenship, sex, familial status, and disability
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Race, color, religion, national origin, income, familial status, and disability

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Fair Housing Act amendmentsCivil Rights Act of 1866Equal Credit Opportunity ActMississippi fair housing lawMREC disciplinary actions

Key Terms:

Fair Housing Actprotected classesfamilial statusdisabilitynational origin

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