Election of 1960
during the 1960 election campaign, _______ aired its first__________ __________
Television, presidential debate
Fred 100 points because Kennedy took office!!! YAY
YAAAYYY
True or false All of JFK proposals and plans get approved?
False
Expanding Women’s Rights: what did he promise
(2 answers)
Called for federal action against gender discrimination
Equal Pay act
Who was Earl Warren and what was he important for?
Earl Warren was Governor of California. He became Chief of Justice and he was responsible for the Warren Court reforms
Kennedy v. Nixon (3 questions in one)
What did they both promise to do?
To boost the economy and stop forces of communism
What was the name of Kennedy’s Legislative agenda that he wanted to pass when he got in office
New frontier
What did Kennedy do to increase economic growth and create jobs: There are many, but name at least 2 for the 200 points
Advocated deficit spending
Invested more funds in defense and space exploration
What is the equal pay act
Women would get paid the same pay as men and it would be fair
What was the Warren Court Reforms
One Person one vote
Extending due Process
And privacy and praying in school
What caused people to think it might be an issue Kennedy would be in office
Catholic faith; they never had a catholic president before. but Kennedy stated the “separation between church and state
In Kennedy’s Legislative agenda the “New Frontier”
What did he want to accomplish
must name at least 2
To increase aid in education
provide healthcare to elderly
create department of urban affairs
Kennedy asked businesses to hold down their prices and pay increases, some did but the steel companies had a problem with this. In your own words what happened? Did the companies eventually lower their prices or stand there ground. If so, why or why not
The steel companies eventually lowered their prices after Kennedy threaten to buy foreign steel and asked the justice department to investigate what was the issue. When this happened, they complied
New focus on the disabled: President’s Panel on mental retardation called for
Funding of research into developmental disabilities, educational and vocational programs.
Baker v. Carr
Reynolds v. Simms
14th amendmeant requires state leg. District reflect fair one person one rule vote
Nixon warned the democrats what?
Fiscal policy would boost inflation
True or false. It was easy for Kennedy to pass his Legislative agenda on Capitol Hill because majority of congress was democrats
False. Even though majority of congress was democrats, he had trouble passing this.
Kennedy pushed for tax duties which would create new jobs and benefits for everyone. Did Congress pass this proposal? If so, why or why not?
400 Points
Congress refused the tax cuts in fear of inflation
They also blocked plans for health insurance for the elderly and federal aid for education.
Mental Retardation Facilities and communities of mental Health centers construction act of 1963 provided grants to do what
(2 answers. For 1 its 200 pts. For both you get the whole 4 points)
build research centers and grants to states to construct mental health centers
train people else to work with individuals with disabilities
Expanding due Process If you can answer all, you get all point. Half is Half points
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Clue: Due process is the law may not treat individuals unfairly or unreasonably
Gideon v. Wain - the defendant had the right to. A lawyer regardless of the ability to pay
Escobedo v. Illinois - Must allow access to lawyer and informed right to remain silent before questioned
Miranda v. Arizona - Miranda rights
What is the Missile Gap
Kennedy claimed that the U.S lagged behind the soviets in weaponry
Even though you named 2 out of the 3 portions of the new frontier agenda, we still need the 3rd one for 500 points. Name all 3 portions of the the new frontier legislative plan
To increase aid in education
provide healthcare to elderly
create department of urban affairs
Out of everything Kennedy proposed, what did congress agree to put in action
there are 3 and you must name all 3
Raise minimum wages
proposal for the area redevelopment act
housing act
Camp Shiver
Eunice Kennedy Shiver
Special olympics
Physical awareness for individuals with disabilities
Prayer and Privacy Court Cases
Can’t make schools pray, cant make children read the Bible and cant force children to take the pill