U.S. Legislative Acts and Programs

The video explores the Great Society, a series of programs initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice. It covers key legislation such as the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, and Immigration Act, as well as initiatives like the Economic Opportunity Act, Medicaid, and Medicare. The video also discusses educational reforms, cultural funding, and environmental legislation. Critiques of the Great Society, including concerns about government dependency and bureaucracy, are also addressed.

What was one of the main reasons JFK chose LBJ as his vice president?

• To gain support from the northern states

• To bring Texas into the Democratic electoral map

• To appeal to younger voters

• To strengthen foreign policy experience

How did LBJ's Great Society aim to address social and economic problems?

• By expanding the role of the federal government

• By focusing solely on foreign policy

• By reducing the size of the federal government

• By promoting laissez-faire economic policies

Which act was instrumental in outlawing segregation at the federal level?

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• The Immigration Act of 1965

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The National Origins Act

What was a key feature of the Immigration Act of 1965?

• It increased quotas for Western Europe

• It abolished the National Origins Act

• It restricted immigration from Asia

• It banned all immigration from Latin America

What was the primary focus of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964?

• To promote international trade

• To provide tax cuts for businesses

• To increase military spending

• To create community-led programs for education and job training

Which program was designed to help young people find jobs?

• National Endowment for the Arts

• Medicare

• Job Corps

• Head Start

What was the aim of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965?

• To eliminate standardized testing

• To provide federal funding to equalize public education

• To privatize public schools

• To increase tuition fees for higher education

What is the main purpose of Medicaid?

• To fund public transportation

• To aid the poor with basic health insurance

• To offer financial aid to college students

• To provide health insurance for the elderly

Which act was part of LBJ's consumer protection efforts?

• The Immigration Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

What was a criticism of the Great Society programs?

• They were too focused on foreign policy

• They created dependency and expanded bureaucracy

• They ignored environmental issues

• They reduced the size of the federal government