Question

Read the following scenario.
Jacob Smith is an African-American man in his fifties. He heads to a local restaurant for dinner and is told by the hostess that he is going to have to sit on "that side” of the establishment, as she gestures to a part of the restaurant where only other African-Americans are sitting. Mr. Smith feels offended and leaves the restaurant.
Based on passage of the Civil Rights Act, what is Mr. Smith’s best recourse?
A. calling the local police to investigate violations of local law.
B. contacting the Justice Department about a potential discrimination lawsuit. C.asking the restaurant’s manager to stop segregating customers. demanding the D. Census Bureau send him data about the restaurant’s typical customer base.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Contacting the Justice Department about a potential discrimination lawsuit.