39. In the Civil flights Act of 1954 , what part of the Constitution is used to make discrimination in public facilities illegat? a. commerco clause 5^th Amendment c 5^th Amendment d. necessary and proper chause

The correct answer is:<br /><br />a. commerce clause<br /><br />The Civil Rights Act of 1954 used the commerce clause of the Constitution to make discrimination in public facilities illegal. The commerce clause grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several states, and with the Indian tribes. By using this clause, the Act was able to prohibit discrimination in facilities that served interstate commerce, such as hotels, restaurants, and theaters.