Author Question: After he became president, Lyndon Johnson A) failed to promote the interest of blacks. B) ... (Read 75 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 did all of the following EXCEPT

A) protect the right to vote.
B) fail to eliminate discrimination.
C) outlaw racial discrimination in public accommodations.
D) prohibit discriminatory hiring practices in firms with more than 25 employees.

Question 2

As far as his legislative program was concerned, President Lyndon Johnson

A) showed little interest in the needs of the poor.
B) was unable to get Congress to approve any important measures.
C) failed to obtain congressional approval for Medicare.
D) obtained congressional approval for his educational proposals.

Question 3

As part of his Great Society program, Lyndon Johnson

A) failed to demonstrate concern about poverty in the country.
B) called for a tax increase to pay for the social programs.
C) supported a medical assistance plan.
D) refused to support federal aid to education.

Question 4

After he became president, Lyndon Johnson

A) failed to promote the interest of blacks.
B) demonstrated considerable charisma and charm.
C) refused to support any of Kennedy's programs.
D) proved effective in working with Congress.