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Lc MC 5/14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Johnson’s first inauguration | Took the oath of office aboard Air Force One on the ground in Dallas. First time a woman administered the oath to a president |
| Warren Commission | The President’s Commission on the JFK assassination. It was established on Nov. 29th, 1963 |
| Purpose of Title 1 | Provided more than $1 billion for textbooks, library materials, and special ed programs for poor children. It also gave momentum for Johnson to push other legislation |
| Engel v. Vitale | Ruled the New York prayer unconstitutional on the grounds that it was a religious activity that placed an “indirect coercive pressure upon religious minorities”. |
| Griswold v. Connecticut | Court struck down a Connecticut statue banning the sale of contreceptives |
| Escobedo v. Illinois | Voided the murder confession of a man who had been denied permission to see his lawyer |
| Why did opponents of the 1964 Civil Rights Act request the inclusion of a provision barring employment discrimination against women? | Opponents included the provision to weaken the bill by making it seem too broad and thus alienate supporters |
| How did the Tet Offensive change American public opinion about the war in Vietnam? | Showed the effectiveness of the trail and perseverance of North Vietnam |
| Explain Realpolitik | A foreign policy that prioritizes national interests and power dynamics over ethical decisions |
| How did Nixon change his approach to campaigning for the 1972 election? | Focused more on him already being president and all the things he has already done as president. He also focused his campaign on foreign policy and economic management rather than traditional politicking |
| The connection between the fourth amendment and abortion | The fourth amendment gives you the protection against unlawful searches and seizures, essentially the right to privacy. This implies that people have the right oto privacy of their bodies and that includes getting an abortion according to Roe v. Wade |
| Feminization of poverty | More women were impoverished than men because they lacked recourses men had like education, healthcare, and decision making power. Factors related to this were gender discrimination in employment, unequal pay, limited access to education and training. |
| Southern strategy | Political approach used by Republican politicians like Nixon to win over white votes in the South by appealing to racial resentment and cultural grievances. The Southern strategy helped republicans win over votes that were generally democratic |