All of the following were political liabilities for Democratic presidential candidate Al Smith in 1928 except his
a. Catholic religion.
b. support for the repeal of prohibition.
c. lack of executive political experience.
d. hostility of Fundamentalist Democrats to his political campaign.
e. radio speaking skill.
Question 2
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration aroused bitter opposition among many business people because
a. they undermined strong efforts that businesses were already making to protect the environment and worker safety.
b. the agencies were financed by new corporate business taxes.
c. most business leaders were hostile to improvements in the environment or safety.
d. they directly involved the federal government in many aspects of business decision making.
e. they operated under laws passed by an antibusiness administration.
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