Which law strengthened enforcement of employment discrimination laws and expanded EEOC authority?

• A. Quotas
• B. Fourteenth Amendment
• C. Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972
• D. Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968

Answer: (C)

The key idea is recognizing the legislation that beefed up how employment discrimination is enforced and gave the EEOC more power. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964, expanding the EEOC’s ability to sue employers in federal court and broadening coverage to state and local governments and more employment settings. This act directly strengthens enforcement mechanisms and the agency’s reach, which is why it’s the best fit. The other options do not fit this role: quotas are not a law; the Fourteenth Amendment is a constitutional provision, not the enforcement-enhancing statute; and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act deals with crime control, not employment discrimination.