Understanding Key Legislation

What is the purpose of environmental legislation?

• To increase pollution levels.

• To protect the environment and promote sustainable practices.

• To promote industrial growth without restrictions.

• To limit access to natural resources.

Name one major piece of civil rights legislation in the U.S.

• Equal Pay Act of 1963

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

What does the Affordable Care Act aim to achieve?

• To eliminate all health insurance providers.

• To reduce the quality of healthcare services.

• To increase the number of uninsured individuals.

• To increase health insurance quality and affordability, expand Medicaid, and reduce the uninsured.

How does education policy impact public schools?

• Education policy is solely focused on student behavior.

• Education policy impacts public schools by determining funding, curriculum, teacher standards, and accountability.

• Education policy has no effect on school lunch programs.

• Education policy only affects private schools.

What is the minimum wage law designed to do?

• To ensure workers receive a fair and livable income.

• To eliminate all forms of taxation on businesses.

• To reduce the number of workers in the economy.

• To increase the profits of large corporations.

What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

• The EPA's role is to protect human health and the environment.

• To oversee the construction of new highways.

• To regulate international trade policies.

• To promote economic growth in urban areas.

What landmark case helped to end racial segregation in schools?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Loving v. Virginia

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What are some key regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

• Patient Rights Regulation

• Health Insurance Coverage Rule

• Insurance Premium Adjustment Rule

• Key regulations under HIPAA include the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule.

How do labor laws protect workers' rights?

• Labor laws only apply to government employees.

• Labor laws eliminate all workplace conflicts.

• Labor laws guarantee job security for all workers.

• Labor laws protect workers' rights by setting standards for wages, hours, safety, and anti-discrimination.

What is the purpose of consumer protection acts?

• The purpose of consumer protection acts is to safeguard consumer rights and ensure fair trade practices.

• To promote corporate profits and reduce consumer choices.

• To enforce strict regulations on consumer spending habits.

• To limit consumer access to information about products.