The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Is an Example Of

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act is an example of:

• A) how a social movement can produce a legislative accomplishment
• B) how shifting public opinion can influence the actions of Congress
• C) how the culture war continues to divide red states and blue states on women's rights
• D) how state governments often take the lead on civil rights and can influence the actions of the federal government
• E) how Congress will sometimes take action on civil rights, even if it means overturning a decision of the U.S. Supreme Court

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