Question 1 1 pts In Griggs v. Duke Power Co., the Supreme Court held that: the C

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Question 1 1 pts In Griggs v. Duke Power Co., the Supreme Court held that: the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires proof of intent to discriminate. employment tests which operate to disproportionately exclude blacks must be job-related. Duke Power's discriminatory practices preceded passage of the Civil Rights Act and thus weren't covered by the Act. employers may not lawfully use standardized general intelligence tests in reaching employment decisions. Question 2 1 pts Cody believes that Delta Corporation has discriminated against him on the basis of gender. Cody files a suit against Delta under Title VII. To establish a case of employment discrimination, Cody must show that other firms in Delta's industry have committed discriminatory acts. Cody is a member of a protected class. Delta has no legal defenses against the claim. discriminatory intent motivated Delta's act.

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Ans 1)

The correct answer is option B, i.e., the employment tests which operate to disproportionately exclude blacks must be job-related.

Duke power company used to conduct an intelligence test for selecting candidates for a job. But due to the poor quality of education that was available to black communities in that area during that time, it discriminated against their selection for doing the job. The court held that these selection tests must therefore only be job-related.

Ans 2)

The correct answer is option D. The case would only be established if Cody can show any discriminatory intent that motivated Delta to take that discriminatory action.

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