Key Legislation Flashcards
1
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Voting rights act of 1965
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Bans discrimination on voting
2
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Age discrimination in employment act
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Bans age discrimination unless has to do with job performance
3
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Air quality of 1967
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Established emissions standards for cars and factories
4
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FEC acts
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Watches over money that has to do with campaigns
5
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Title 4 education act
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Prohibited gender discrimination in federally subsidized education programs
6
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War powers act
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Weakened the presidents power to send troops over seas
7
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Freedom of information act 1974
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Allows public access to nonclassified federal documents
8
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Budget and impoundment control act of 1974
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Established CBO and other agencies that manage budget
9
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Civil rights act of 1964
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Bans discrimination in public places on bases of race, color, national origin, and religion
