Question

in heart of atlanta motel v. united states, the u.s. supreme court determined that the u.s. government:
a. couldnt order private businesses to follow the law as it was stated in the civil rights act of 1964, so businesses couldnt discriminate.
b. could order private business to follow the law as it was stated in the civil rights act of 1964 only if a business was started after 1964.
c. could order private businesses to follow the law as it was stated in the civil rights act of 1964 only if a business was behind on its taxes.
d. couldnt order private businesses to follow the law as it was stated in the civil rights act of 1964, so businesses could discriminate.

Explanation:

In the Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States case, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ruling that the federal government has the authority under the Commerce Clause to require private public accommodations businesses to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of the act, barring racial discrimination.

Answer:

A. could order private businesses to follow the law as it was stated in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, so businesses couldn't discriminate.