Which of the following best describes the purpose of affirmative action as required by the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 addresses discrimination in employment and protects equal opportunity for people who are qualified for a job. So B, equal opportunity to employment if qualified, best describes the purpose here. Voting rights are addressed by other provisions and laws, while equal access to public institutions and women’s educational rights are not the best match for this employment-focused purpose.

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