There are literally thousands of federal laws on the books. Here are five of the most important ones:
1. The Constitution. This is the supreme law of the land and establishes the framework for our government.
2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
3. The Voting Rights Act of 1965. This law protects citizens' right to vote and ensures that all votes are counted equally.
4. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. This law governs who can enter and remain in the United States and naturalize as a citizen.
5. The Affordable Care Act of 2010. Also known as Obamacare, this law provides affordable health care coverage for millions of Americans who would otherwise be uninsured