Question

Which statement best describes the Equal Rights Amendment? A. The amendment became a law in the late 1960s but was later repealed in the 1970s because of its confusing language. B. The amendment would have legally prevented any form of gender discrimination, but it wasn't ratified by enough states to become law. C. The amendment legally prevented any form of gender discrimination once it was debated by Congress and ratified by enough states to become law. D. The amendment would have legally prevented any form of gender discrimination, but NOW couldn't get Congress to debate the amendment in order for the states to ratify it. ​

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the Equal Rights Amendment is B. The amendment would have legally prevented any form of gender discrimination, but it wasn't ratified by enough states to become law.