AP Government — Historic Laws

Northwest Ordinance 1787 - established the precedent by which the federal government would be sovereign and expand with the admission of new states and the rules in which new states used to be admitted.

Pendleton Act 1883 - mandates that most positions within the federal government should be awarded based on merit instead of political patronage.

Interstate Commerce Act 1887 - the railroad industry became the first industry subject to federal regulation by a regulatory body. Later amended to regulate other modes of transportation and commerce.

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Sherman Anti-Trust Act 1890 - prescribes the rule of free competition among those engaged in commerce by prohibiting anticompetitive agreements and conduct that attempts to monopolize the relevant market. Later improved by Clayton Act.

Pure Food and Drug Act/Meat Inspection Act 1904 - series of significant consumer protection laws which was enacted by Congress and regulated foods and drugs.

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Federal Reserve Act 1913 - created the central banking system of the United States.

Wagner Act/National Labor Relations Act 1935 - guarantees the right of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes.

Social Security Act 1935-establish social welfare program that provided old-age pensions.

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Hatch Act 1939-Limits political activities of civil service employees.

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution 1964 - joint resolution that authorized, without a formal declaration of war by Congress, for the use of conventional military force in Southeast Asia.

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Civil Rights Act 1964- bans discrimination in public places on basis of race, color, national

origin, or religion.

Voting Rights Act 1965 - Suspended literacy tests; Empowered federal officials to register

voters and to ensure that citizens could vote.

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Civil Rights Act 1968-commonly known as the Fair Housing Act, expanded on previous acts, and prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin.

Title IX of Education Act of 1972 - Prohibited gender discrimination in federally subsidized

education programs.

War Powers Act 1973 - President could send troops overseas to an area where hostilities were imminent only if: notified Congress within 48 hours, withdrew troops within 60-90 days, unless authorized by Congress, & consulted with Congress if troops were to engage in combat. Congress can pass resolution to have troops withdrawn at any time.

Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 - Bans job discrimination against disabled if "reasonable accommodation" can be made. Requires access to facilities for handicapped.

National Voter Registration Bill ("Motor Voter Act") 1993 - Requires states to allow people to register to vote when applying for driver's licenses applications, or completing license renewal forms.

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Patriot Act 2001 - Strengthens the federal government's power to conduct surveillance, perform searches, and detain individuals to combat terrorism.