Author Question: In addition to the Great Society program, what was the second factor contributing to the massive ... (Read 81 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

In addition to the Great Society program, what was the second factor contributing to the massive growth of the bureaucracy after WWII?

a.
The Cold War led to increased defense spending, intelligence operations, and aid to foreign
nations.
b.
The polio epidemic led to increased spending on medical research.
c.
After WWII the governments attrition policy was ended and hiring tripled.
d.
New consumer technology led to a need for greater product safety guidelines and enforcement
agencies.
e.
Local services increased greatly as municipalities employed more police, firefighters, ambulances,
hospitals, and libraries.

Question 2

President Johnsons Great Society programs in the 1960s built upon President Roosevelts New Deal programs of the 1930s and reflected the growing prosperity in the American economy. Which of the following was NOT a goal of Johnsons policies?

a. to promote social justice
b. to create a safety net for the impoverished
c. to guarantee health care for the elderly
d. to greatly expand educational opportunities for all Americans
e. to force the state governments to assume the responsibility for social assistance