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Answer - B - The ADEA provides less protection than the Civil Rights Act.

Key Takeaway: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids employment discrimination against anyone 40 years of age or over in the United States. This discrimination includes hiring, promotions, wages, etc. Because the ADEA only applies to employers of 20 or more persons, it actually provides less protection than the Civil Rights Act, which covers employers of 15 or more employees.