American Cultures
Chapter 37 Lobbying Project
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Lobbying Position – You are a lobbyist (person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a group) in the
1960s during Johnson’s administration. You are trying to convince them that their ideas/laws are either a good idea or a bad idea depending on your group’s position. Please choose 5 of the issues listed below and create a bulleted list of 4 reasons why the idea is a positive influence on the US or a negative influence. You may use your textbook or the internet to research the action you are lobbying for or against. Your bulleted reasons for support/opposition should be in complete sentences.
Issues:
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Economic Opportunity Act
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Medicare/Medicaid
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Project Head Start
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National Endowment for the Arts and
Humanities Act
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Immigration Act of 1965
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Water/Air Quality Acts of 1965
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Department of Housing and Urban
Development
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Topic #3: ______________________________________________________ Circle: For / Against?
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Topic #4: _____________________________________________________ Circle: For / Against?
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Topic #5: ______________________________________________________ Circle: For / Against?
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