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Practice Exam

Question 30 • US History

What was the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act that President Bush signed in 1990?

Answer
A
to require films and TV shows to feature characters who have disabilities
B
to require new homes to be accessible to people with disabilities
C
to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in workplaces and schools
D
to prohibit businesses from asking about a client’s abilities

Explanation

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed in 1990, was intended to protect people with disabilities from discrimination in major areas of public life, including employment and access to public services and places. Choice C best captures this purpose. It did not require entertainment programs to feature disabled characters or prohibit all questions about a client’s abilities.

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