Describe Those Who Challenged the Moral Complacency and Social Conformity

question 50

Essay

Describe those who challenged the moral complacency and social conformity of American life in the 1950s and early 1960s.

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Definitions:

Checks and Balances

A system in government designed to prevent any single branch from gaining too much power, allowing each branch to limit or check the powers of the others.

Legislative Branch

The part of the government responsible for creating laws, consisting of elected representatives in many countries.

Legislative

Pertaining to the branch of government responsible for making laws.

Executive

A top-level manager or administrator in an organization who is responsible for making significant decisions and ensuring the organization's policies are implemented.