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What were the 'merciful stay' laws passed by Congress at the end of the Civil War?
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∙ 19y ago
I'm just guessing here but a "merciful stay" is a stay of execution for a condemned criminal for reasons of mercy rather than justice. Therefor I would guess that when the war ended stayes of execution were permitted for soldiers who had been condemned to death for assorted military infractions (desertion, cowardice, etc.) but had not yet been executed. With the war clearly almost over the executions would have had no real purpose in terms of military discipline and it would have been possible to display mercy. As I say though, that is just a guess on my part. If you find out for sure, please let me know if I'm right! Michael Montagne
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In his earlier years in Congress what was Johnson's position on national civil-rights laws?
If you are asking about LBJ he wasn’t in the “early days” of congress. He served in the senate and when JFK was shot became president. This is the 1960’s and not the 1700’s. He pushed the Civil a Rights Act forward until it was passed in 1965. LBJ had the power to get it passed. He had been in Washington for years so knew all the secrets of congress.
What role did Congress play in expanding rights for marginalized Americans during the 20th century?
it passed laws like the 1964 civil rights act to improve legal protections for minorities
What is the name of the Anti-Semitic laws that were passed in Germany?
There were an incredibly large number of Anti-Semitic Laws that were passed in Germany. The most famous of these were the Nuremberg Laws of 1935 which deprived Jews of many of their civil rights.
One of the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation was that there was no to enforce laws passed by Congress.?
concregation
What are the real accomplishments of Radical Republicans during the years 1865-1877?
they passed many non-racist laws. Even when the racist president vetoed all the laws, the Congress overruled president's veto. This was how the 14th amendment (blacks become citizens) and the 15th amendment (blacks can vote) were passed.
Examples of famous laws congress has passed?
Some famous laws passed by Congress are the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights of 1965. The Homeland Security Act and the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act of 2003 are other laws passed by Congress.
In 1883 the US Supreme Court ruled that most of the civil rights laws passed by the U.S. Congress were unconstitutional.?
True!
In 1883 the US Supreme Court ruled that most of the civil rights laws passed by the US Congress were unconstitutional.?
True!
What is the difference between federal laws and state laws?
State laws are passed by the individual state legislatures, federal law is passed by the US Congress.
Civil laws passed by state legislatures are called?
Statute
Which branch of the government can suggest laws to Congress as well as veto laws passed by Congress?
executive
What civil laws passed by state legislatures are called?
Civil laws passed by state legislatures are called public acts or civil law statutes.
The constitution says laws passed by by congress are what to state laws?
The Constitution says that laws passed by Congress are supplemental to State Laws. Both State and Federal Laws are to be upheld by all United States citizens.
The constitution says laws passed by congress are what to state laws?
The Constitution says that laws passed by Congress are supplemental to State Laws. Both State and Federal Laws are to be upheld by all United States citizens.
The constitution says that laws passed by Congress are what to state laws?
The Constitution says that laws passed by Congress are supplemental to State Laws. Both State and Federal laws are to be upheld by all United States citizens.
What are civil laws called passed by legislature?
Civil laws passed by state legislatures are called public acts or civil law statutes.
Which two laws passed by Congress in the 1960's tried to end discrimination?
Civil Rights Act (1964) Voting Rights Act (1965)
