HSA 2006 Government Item 41print

HSA 2006 Government Item 41

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Study the table below and use it to answer the EXTENDED CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE that follows.

SELECTED MAJOR CIVIL RIGHTS LEGISLATION
YearLegislationDescription
1963Equal Pay Act Forbids wage discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin
1967Age Discrimination in Employment Act Prohibits discrimination against employees forty years of age and older
1972Higher Education Act Forbids discrimination on the basis of gender in universities and colleges that receive federal aid
1990Americans with Disabilities Act Forbids discrimination in employment, transportation, and public accommodations against people with physical or mental disabilities
  • Explain how these government actions protect the rights of citizens.
  • Explain how these actions have expanded the role of government.
  • Do you believe these government actions were effective? Explain why or why not.
  • Include details and examples to support your answer.

Write your answer on the lines in your Answer Book.

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