Question 34

Executive Order 11246 focused on the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

President Lyndon Johnson's Executive Order 11246 was primarily aimed at enforcing equal employment opportunity as mandated by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

A) Civil Rights Act of 1964

This option is correct because Executive Order 11246 was established to ensure that federal contractors comply with the equal employment opportunity provisions outlined in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The order specifically aimed to eliminate discrimination in hiring practices and promote affirmative action.

B) Voting Rights Act of 1965

This option is incorrect as the Voting Rights Act of 1965 focused on eliminating barriers to voting for African Americans and other minorities, rather than addressing employment discrimination. While it is a significant piece of civil rights legislation, it does not relate directly to the employment practices addressed by Executive Order 11246.

C) Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

This option is incorrect because the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is concerned with workplace safety and health standards, not employment discrimination. It was enacted to ensure safe and healthy working conditions but does not pertain to equal employment opportunity.

D) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976

This option is incorrect as well, since the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 deals with the management of hazardous waste and does not relate to employment discrimination or equal employment opportunities. It focuses on environmental protection rather than civil rights issues.

Conclusion

The correct answer is the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as it directly relates to the objectives of Executive Order 11246. All other options are focused on different areas of legislation that do not address issues of employment discrimination, thus failing to connect with the intent of the executive order.