Asked by Tinesrit Ahmed on Jun 18, 2024
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Upon entering the presidency, Lyndon Johnson made which of the following his top legislative priority?
A) Environmental protection
B) Civil rights
C) Military rearmament
D) Housing
Legislative Priority
A term referring to the ranking or importance given to pending bills or policies by a legislative body, determining the order in which they are considered.
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection involves policies and practices aimed at conserving the natural environment and preventing pollution and degradation.
- Review the effects of legislation implemented during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations on civil rights and immigration matters.
Verified Answer
NJ
Nakrob JarunilJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Upon entering the presidency in 1963, Lyndon Johnson made civil rights his top legislative priority, ultimately signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. While Johnson did have other domestic priorities, such as his Great Society programs aimed at addressing poverty and improving education, civil rights was undoubtedly his top legislative priority.
Learning Objectives
- Review the effects of legislation implemented during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations on civil rights and immigration matters.
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