Which of the following best describes the effect of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
The correct answer is B. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination against African Americans in the workplace and public facilities.
What laws did the Civil Rights Act aim to end?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, is considered one of the crowning legislative achievements of the civil rights movement.
Who controlled Congress in 1875?
The Senate maintained a Republican majority….
| 44th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Senate President | Henry Wilson (R) (until November 22, 1875) Vacant (from November 22, 1875) |
| House Majority | Democratic |
| House Speaker | Michael C. Kerr (D) until August 19, 1876 Samuel J. Randall (D) from December 4, 1876 |
| Sessions | |
Who controlled the House in 1876?
1876 and 1877 United States House of Representatives elections
| Leader | Samuel J. Randall | James A. Garfield |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader’s seat | Pennsylvania 3rd | Ohio 19th |
| Last election | 180 seats | 103 seats |
| Seats won | 155 | 136 |
How many congressmen were there in 1877?
| 45th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| United States Capitol (1877) | |
| March 4, 1877 – March 4, 1879 | |
| Members | 76 senators 293 representatives 8 non-voting delegates |
| Senate Majority | Republican |
What is the Electoral Count Act of 1877?
An act to fix the day for the meeting of the electors of President and Vice-President, and to provide for and regulate the counting of the votes for President and Vice-President, and the decision of questions arising thereon.
Who chaired the 1877 Election Committee?
Clarkson Nott Potter
What did the Electoral Commission decide in 1876?
Electoral Commission, (1877), in U.S. history, commission created by Congress to resolve the disputed presidential election of 1876 between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel J. Chandler, observed that if Hayes were awarded every one of the doubtful votes, he would defeat Tilden 185–184.
How many people are in the electoral committee?
Each state appoints electors according to its legislature, equal in number to its congressional delegation (senators and representatives). Federal office holders cannot be electors. Of the current 538 electors, an absolute majority of 270 or more electoral votes is required to elect the president and vice president.