LBJ's Great Society

Which of the following statements best summarizes President Lyndon B. Johnson’s view of the federal government’s role in shaping the American society?

• It should leave people free to solve social problems on their own.
• It should create a society in which wealthy people are punished for no reason.
• Only states should have the power and resources to promote social well-being.
• It should use its full power to shape a society that serves the needs of all citizens.

Which of the following Great Society initiatives is correctly paired with the description of its activities?

• VISTA – provided federal aid to poor urban school districts.
• Head Start – created programs for low income preschool children.
• Public Broadcasting Act – gave grants to artist, writers, and musicians and land owners.
• National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act – reduced automobile emissions.

Which of these statements best summarizes conservatives’ criticism of Johnson’s Great Society programs

• . The programs were creating an underclass of people dependent on welfare and the government.
• The programs did not address the need to protect the environment.
• The programs allowed too many immigrants to enter the country and drive down wages.
• The programs failed to protect consumers from unhealthy food and unsafe vehicles.

Names of the Great Society Programs that provide health insurance to the elderly and covers low income people with medical needs?

• HUD and CPB
• VISTA and Job Corps
• NEA and SeniorCare
• Medicare and Medicaid

Which of the following are statues that the Warren Court ruled and upheld in court?

• Evidence obtained illegally may not be used in a court of law.
• Courts must provide public defense lawyers to people who cannot afford one.
• State (government) sponsored prayer in school, even if voluntary, is unconstitutional.
• All of the above.