Traces the history of the Freedom of Information Act, describing the events that led to the legislation, and discussing how its passage affected life in the United States.
Provides a behind-the-scenes account of the process it takes to get a bill passed as a law, describing the events that led to the passing of the Clean Air Act of 1970 and the Clean Water Act of 1972, and discussing the impact of the legislation on the country.
Traces the history of the Patriot Act, describing the events that led to its passage, the controversies surrounding its use, and its lasting influence on national security.
Traces the history of the Social Security Act, discussing the events that led to its passage, controversies surrounding it, and its lasting impact on American politics and culture.
Traces the history of the Missouri Compromise, describing the events that led to the legalization of slavery in some states and discussing how its passage led the country into the Civil War.
Provides an overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, discussing the events that led to its passage, its purpose, and the impact it has had on American politics and culture.
Describes how monopolies that controlled entire industries, such as Standard Oil, were compelled to allow free trade and fair competition, and includes a feature which explains how the process of legislation works.
