The 1964 Civil Rights Act ______.
A. established the Department of Justice and authorized it to investigate civil rights violation across the country
B. authorized the federal government to end segregation in public education and public accommodations
C. authorized the federal government to intervene in southern states where African Americans were denied the right to vote
D. was another symbolic piece of legislation that provided few real gains for African Americans while giving the appearance of government action
Answer: B
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a. Proportional representation systems narrow the choices for voters. b. Proportional representation systems promote greater political stability. c. Proportional representation systems promote moderate partisan politics. d. Proportional representation systems encourage a wider range of alternatives for voters.
Under liberal policies, which of the following is likely to receive the least amount of attention?
a. international cooperation b. economic development c. military strength d. environmental sustainability