So I feel dumb for asking so many questions XD is that normal!?

Not at all. Asking question is normal when you don't understand something but it is dumb if you ask a question and someone answer with step by step explaining but you just take the answer not trying to understand how did he got there. Don't just copy the answer. :)

Explanation:

answer; the civil right act of 1964;

productive most commonly means: achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

explanation:

productive can also mean:

these depend on how the word productive is used. most likely productive will mean   achieving or producing a significant amount or result.