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Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal reflected the concept of positive government, meaning that the New Deal gave Americans an optimistic outlook.
that the New Deal helped the United States to balance its budget.
that government intervention helped people to attain a greater degree of individual freedom and security at a time when economic insecurity was widespread.
that the federal government take over policies from the states.
that President Roosevelt himself was optimistic, using his radio broadcasts to bolster Americans' spirits.
Government intervention and spending was one of the cornerstones of the New Deal
All of the following statements about Hispanic-Americans are true except they are the fastest-growing minority in the United States.
they have made major political gains in terms of electing local officials, particularly in the Southwestern states.
they are one of the nation's oldest ethnic groups despite the fact that many of today's Hispanic-Americans are relatively recent arrivals.
Latinos are monolithic in their political thinking in the sense that, whatever...
Country of origin also influences voting patterns.
5. Which of the following is true?
The federal government has more employees than the state governments combined.
The federal government has more employees than the local governments.
The federal government has more employees than the state and local governments combined.
All of these statements are true.
None of these statements are true.
D: All of these statements are true
6. Policy implementation refers to the bureaucratic function of executing the authoritative decisions of Congress, the president, and the courts.
regulating the distribution of funds to individuals and corporations.
delegating legislative authority to smaller operating units of the bureaucracy.
All of the…
He learned quickly, showed political prowess, was not afraid to lead his followers in troubled times (like the Screen Actors' strike), and he could think on his feet, develop his own very moving speeches, and he had very strong beliefs which he was not afraid to voice. All of these are qualities of a leader, and they developed as he made his way thorough life. Reagan, with support of some
Rhetoric in Great Speeches Cultural / Ideological Analysis Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) is credited by objective scholars and historians as having brought the United States out of the Great Depression, and as having guided the United States through the difficult and dangerous period during World War II. FDR was fiercely challenged by members of Congress when he was working to dig the country out of the Great Depression with his "New Deal."
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