Governmental Responses

Definition

Governmental responses refer to actions taken by federal, state, or local governments in response to societal issues or events.

Related terms

Civil Rights Act of 1964: Landmark legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Executive Order 11246: Issued by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, it required government contractors to take affirmative action towards equal employment opportunity.

Fair Housing Act of 1968: Legislation aimed at preventing housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.