- Definition & Explanation. In this lesson, you'll learn who your peers are and how they can pressure you into actions that you wouldn't normally do, peer pressure. We'll cover types of peer pressure and who is most likely to experience it. Intro to Psychology: Help and Review / Psychology Courses.
Like all other federal laws, passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was in Washington DC. Its effect was nation wide in the United States.he most comprehensive civil rights legislation was passed by Congress and signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.
More by this author. By amanda2014, Cumming, GA. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was (in many well-credited opinions) one of the most extreme controversies in American history. Besides from being an important step to equality, it was also a glimmering beacon of hope for all of those who fell victim to discrimination.The bill was passed on July 2, 1964 and was signed into law by President Johnson. The Civil Rights Act was first written in 1962 before President Kennedy's assassination.The rights being guaranteed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 were the desegregation of all public places (including public schools), an employer may not deny a person employment because of their race, gender, or religion.esides from being an important step to equality, it was also a glimmering beacon of hope for all of those who fell victim to discrimination. The bill was passed on July 2, 1964 and was signed into law by President Johnson. The Civil Rights Act was first written in 1962 before President Kennedy's assassination.