What Two Laws Passed by Congress Empowered the U

question 25

Multiple Choice

What two laws passed by Congress empowered the U.S. Department of Justice to take steps to eliminate race discrimination?

• A) Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act
• B) New Deal and Welfare Reform
• C) Jim Crow Laws and New Deal
• D) Brown vs. Board of Education and Voting Rights Act

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Definitions:

Mexican-American War

A conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, resulting in the U.S. acquisition of territories that would become southwestern states.

Fugitive Slave Act

Legislation passed in 1850 requiring the return of escaped slaves to their owners, even if they were in a free state.

Economic Integration

The process by which different countries reduce trade barriers and coordinate monetary and fiscal policies in order to create a more seamless and unified global economy.

Republican Party

One of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, traditionally advocating for conservative policies.