Great Society Programs

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  • Tax Reduction Act

    Tax Reduction Act
    The Tax reduction act cut corportate and individual taxes ro stimulate growth. The tax reduction cut income tax by 20% allowing citizens more money in their pockets. The tax reduction act is still around to this day.
  • Civil Rights Act

    Civil Rights Act
    The civil rights act outlawed discrimination in public places, housing, and jobs; increaased federal power to prosecute civil rights abuses. It also gave citizens equal protection of laws.
  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act
    The elementary and secondary education act was an act that directed money to schools for textbooks, library materials, and special education. It shows the importance of equal access to education and gives high standards to all students.
  • Medicare Act

    Medicare Act
    The medicare act established medicare and medicaid programs. The medicare act was established mainly for the elderly regardless of their income. This program is still here today.
  • Voting Rights Act

    Voting Rights Act
  • Higher Education Act

    Higher Education Act
    The higher education act funds scholarships and low-interest loans for college students. This program tried to address the disadvantages that students had with the funding of going on into higher education by providing extra money to help them on their journey. The program is still here to this day as it helps many students looking to further their education past high school.