Vocabulary Due process - Law can not treat people unfairly or unreasonably (arbitrarily) and that courts must follow proper procedure and rules when trying cases in court. Reapportionment – align or distribute something again in a different way
Warren Court Extending Due Process Gideon vs Wainwright Public Prayer Engel vs Vitale Privacy issues Mapp vs Ohio
The Warren Court Chief Justice Earl Warren Expanded civil rights, civil liberties, judicial power and federal power Brown vs Board of Education
One Man, One Vote Reynolds vs. Sims Warren court required state legislatures to reapportion electoral districts so that all citizens’ votes would have equal weight.
LBJ
The Great Society Poverty Health Care Education
Immigration Act of 1965 Ended quota by nations. Change the demographics of America by allowing people from all of Europe, Asia, and Africa entry No longer favored people from Northern European Countries (i.e. Whites, WASPs)
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Requires manufacturers to accurately identify themselves, their addresses, quantity and servings. American Consumers Still required today in addition to more labels like ingredients, calories/servings
California Master Plan Education Reinforced Federal laws at state level i.e. Elementary and Secondary Act and Higher Education Act (U.C. system)
Legacy of the Great Society Increased government spending, yet a lack of funds do not allow the programs to truly succeed. Government Involvement vs. Self- sufficiency. Vietnam War controversy will overshadow the intent and goals of the Great Society. Worksheet pg. 727