The Freedom of Information Act of 1966 Illustrates the Use

question 44

Multiple Choice

The Freedom of Information Act of 1966 illustrates the use of congressional power to

• A)protect an individual's freedom of expression from censorship.
• B)exercise controls over federal agencies.
• C)make foreign policy information about America available in communist countries.
• D)exercise controls over state government bureaucracies.
• E)deregulate sectors of the private economy.

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Definitions:

Freedom

The ability or authority to do, say, or think whatever one desires freely and without limitations.

Social Justice

A concept regarding fair and just relations between the individual and society, measured by the distribution of wealth, opportunities for personal activity, and social privileges.

Fair Deal

A set of domestic reforms proposed by U.S. President Harry S. Truman in 1949, including civil rights, healthcare, and education improvements.

Taft-Hartley Act

A 1947 U.S. federal law that restricted the activities and power of labor unions, formally known as the Labor Management Relations Act.