All Flashcards
What was the purpose of the Federal Income Tax?
To generate revenue for the government to fund public services and programs.
What was the purpose of the FDA?
To regulate and supervise the safety of food, drugs, and other products.
What was the purpose of Anti-Lynching Laws?
To prevent and punish acts of lynching against individuals, particularly African Americans.
What was the purpose of Anti-Segregation Legislation?
To end the segregation of individuals based on race or ethnicity.
What is the purpose of the Patriot Act?
To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world through enhanced surveillance.
What is the purpose of New Deal Reforms?
To provide economic security and promote individual liberty during the Great Depression.
What is the purpose of Workplace Safety Standards?
To protect workers from hazards and ensure a safe working environment.
What is the purpose of Agriculture Support?
To stabilize farm incomes, support agricultural production, and ensure food security.
What is the purpose of Natural Resource Preservation?
To protect and manage natural resources for future generations.
What is the purpose of Affordable Housing Policy?
To provide safe and affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families.
What was the impact of the 19th Amendment?
Granted women the right to vote, expanding political participation and representation.
What was the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, promoting equality.
What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Prohibited racial discrimination in voting, ensuring equal access to the ballot box.
What was the impact of the Social Security Act of 1935?
Established a system of old-age benefits, unemployment insurance, and aid to families with dependent children, providing economic security.
What was the impact of the Clean Air Act?
Established national standards for air quality, limiting pollution and promoting environmental health.
What was the impact of the Clean Water Act?
Regulates discharges of pollutants into U.S. waters and controls pollution by setting wastewater standards.
What was the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Prohibits discrimination based on disability, ensuring equal opportunities and access.
What was the impact of the National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act)?
Guarantees basic rights of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and strike if necessary.
What was the impact of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Prohibits monopolies and agreements that restrain trade, promoting competition in the marketplace.
What was the impact of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
Establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.
Define Diversity.
A mix of cultures, ideas, and beliefs within a society.
What are Special Interest Groups?
Organizations that work to advance their own goals and interests by influencing policy.
Define Individual Liberty.
The freedom of individuals to make their own choices and exercise their rights without undue government interference.
What is meant by Stability and Order?
The maintenance of social and political structures to ensure a functioning society, often involving government authority.
Define Underrepresentation.
When a group's voices are not adequately heard or their needs addressed in the political process.
What is Public Policy?
A course of action undertaken by a government to address a problem or issue.
What is Economic Regulation?
Government intervention in the economy to ensure fairness, equity, and stability.
What is meant by Civil Liberties?
Basic rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals as protection against government actions.
Define Lobbying.
The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government.
What is Political Participation?
Activities citizens engage in to influence the structure, selection, or policies of the government.