Think about the examples of how the federal government took actions to extend or protect the civil rights of marginalized groups. Identify the action that is matched with the correct marginalized group.(1 point)

A. An executive order creates the ADA.
B. The Twenty-sixth Amendment protects women’s rights.
C. A Supreme Court ruling creates Title IX to protect the rights of female college students.
D. A Supreme Court ruling protects LGBTQ+ rights in Obergefell v. Hodges.

1 answer

A. An executive order creates the ADA - Marginalized Group: Individuals with disabilities
B. The Twenty-sixth Amendment protects women’s rights - Marginalized Group: Young people (specifically, lowering the voting age to 18)
C. A Supreme Court ruling creates Title IX to protect the rights of female college students - Marginalized Group: Women in education
D. A Supreme Court ruling protects LGBTQ+ rights in Obergefell v. Hodges - Marginalized Group: LGBTQ+ individuals