Key Civil Rights Legislation

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What was the main objective of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

The main objective was to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Which law abolished poll taxes in federal elections?

The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished poll taxes in federal elections.

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 aim to achieve?

It aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting practices in the United States.

What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1968?

It prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing, also known as the Fair Housing Act.

Who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law.

What was the original intention of the Civil Rights Act of 1875?

To guarantee African Americans equal treatment in public accommodations and public transportation.

What was the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987?

It specified that recipients of federal funds must comply with civil rights laws in all areas, not just the specific program receiving funds.

Describe the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

It prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, public accommodations, and other areas.

Which legislation is known as the first modern civil rights bill since Reconstruction?

The Civil Rights Act of 1957.

What is the significance of Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972?

It prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities.

What critical amendment related to civil rights was made in 1868?

The 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all people born or naturalized in the U.S.

What did the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 establish?

It extended certain constitutional rights to Native Americans and tribes.

Who is often credited with drafting the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

The bill was initially drafted by the Kennedy Administration, with significant contributions by Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall and others.

What was the main focus of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993?

It allowed eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons.

Which Supreme Court case declared the Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional?

The Civil Rights Cases of 1883.

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