Which of the following was used by Congress to justify its passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?(1 point)

Question

Responses

the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

Congress’s power to regulate interstate trade
Congress’s power to regulate interstate trade

the increased use of block grants to fund social welfare programs
the increased use of block grants to fund social welfare programs

the reserved powers found in the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution
the reserved powers found in the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Congress’s power to regulate interstate trade.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was largely justified by Congress's authority to regulate interstate commerce, as it addressed discrimination in public accommodations and employment, which were seen as affecting interstate commerce.