Important Acts of Congress to Know for AP United States History (AP) (copy)

What does the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?

Created the federal court system and established the Supreme Court.

What was the key effect of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?

Expanded government power over immigrants and criminalized false criticism of the government.

What major conflict did the Compromise of 1850 attempt to resolve?

Intensified sectional conflict over the expansion of slavery, particularly in newly acquired territories.

What was the significance of the Social Security Act of 1935?

Expanded the federal government's responsibility for citizens' economic security by creating old-age pensions and unemployment insurance.

What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Banned literacy tests and provided federal oversight to ensure voting rights for all citizens, significantly advancing civil rights.

What was the purpose of the Emergency Banking Act of 1933?

Stabilized the banking system by restoring public confidence and reopening banks.

What was established by the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) of 1933?

Set industry codes and labor protections to promote fair competition and improve labor standards.

What was the role of the Federal Trade Commission established in 1914?

To police unfair business practices and enforce antitrust laws.

What did the Immigration Act of 1965 accomplish?

Ended national-origins quotas and significantly changed immigration patterns in the U.S.

What was one of the main effects of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947?

Limited the power of labor unions and allowed states to pass right-to-work laws.