Question 58

The advertisement violates the Federal Fair Housing Act.

This advertisement is discriminatory as it specifies a preference based on family status, which is prohibited under the Federal Fair Housing Act. The Act protects against discrimination in housing based on familial status, thereby making the advertisement inappropriate.

A) the Civil Rights Act of 1868

The Civil Rights Act of 1868 primarily addresses civil rights and equal protection under the law following the Civil War. While it promotes equality, it does not specifically address housing discrimination or familial status as defined in the context of real estate advertisements.

B) the Federal Fair Housing Act

The Federal Fair Housing Act specifically prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. The advertisement's focus on single mothers with children directly contravenes the protections afforded to familial status under this Act.

C) the Truth-in-Lending Act

The Truth-in-Lending Act deals with the disclosure of credit terms and conditions in lending practices. It does not pertain to housing discrimination or the content of real estate advertisements, making it irrelevant in this context.

D) the Sherman Antitrust Act

The Sherman Antitrust Act is designed to prevent anti-competitive business practices and monopolies. It does not relate to housing discrimination or the specifics of real estate advertisements, thus making it an incorrect choice for this scenario.

Conclusion

The Federal Fair Housing Act is the relevant legislation in this case, as it directly addresses discrimination based on familial status, which the advertisement clearly violates. Other options, while important in their own contexts, do not apply to the issue of discriminatory advertising in housing and therefore are not correct.