Key Civil Rights Legislation

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What was the main objective of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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The main objective was to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Which law abolished poll taxes in federal elections?
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The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished poll taxes in federal elections.
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What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 aim to achieve?
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It aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting practices in the United States.
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What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1968?
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It prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing, also known as the Fair Housing Act.
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Who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?
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President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law.
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What was the original intention of the Civil Rights Act of 1875?
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To guarantee African Americans equal treatment in public accommodations and public transportation.
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What was the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987?
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It specified that recipients of federal funds must comply with civil rights laws in all areas, not just the specific program receiving funds.
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Describe the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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It prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, public accommodations, and other areas.
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Which legislation is known as the first modern civil rights bill since Reconstruction?
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The Civil Rights Act of 1957.
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What is the significance of Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972?
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It prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities.
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What critical amendment related to civil rights was made in 1868?
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The 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all people born or naturalized in the U.S.
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What did the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 establish?
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It extended certain constitutional rights to Native Americans and tribes.
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Who is often credited with drafting the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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The bill was initially drafted by the Kennedy Administration, with significant contributions by Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall and others.
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What was the main focus of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993?
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It allowed eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons.
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Which Supreme Court case declared the Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional?
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The Civil Rights Cases of 1883.
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