US History Regents Vocab: Federal Home Loan Bank Act - Fifteenth Amendment
Federalists
supporters of the Constitution and of a strong national government.
Federal Housing Administration
1934 improved housing standards and provided home financing.
federal system
a Government in which power is shared between the states and the national government.
Federal Home Loan Bank Act
a New Deal law, enacted in 1931, that lowered home mortgage rates and allowed farmers to refinance their loans and avoid foreclosure.
Federal Trade Commission
a federal agency established in 1914 to investigate and stop unfair business practices.
Federal Securities Act
a law, enacted in 1933, that required corporations to provide complete, accurate information on all stock offerings. Helped end speculation that started Crash of 29.
Federal Reserve System
a national banking system, established in 1913, that controls the US money supply and the availability of credit in the country.
federalism
a political system in which a national government and state governments share power.
The Federalist
a series of essays defending the explaining the Constitution, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
Fifteenth Amendment
an amendment to the US Constitution, adopted in 1870, that prohibits the denial of voting rights to people because of their race or color or because they have previously been slaves.