Great Society

Who was elected in the 1964 election?

• Michael Harrington

• Harry Truman

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Barry Goldwater

What book influenced the Great Society?

• America in the 20th Century

• The Great Expectations

• The Other America

• The Poverty of Nations

What was a major focus of the Great Society?

• Foreign policy

• Space exploration

• Domestic programs

• Military expansion

Which amendment made poll taxes illegal?

• 24th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 28th Amendment

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminate?

• Age restrictions for voting

• Income tax for voting

• State residency requirements for voting

• Literacy tests for voting

What organization did LBJ create to administer money to low-income areas?

• Urban Renewal Initiative

• Office of Economic Opportunity

• Federal Poverty Agency

• National Development Corporation

What does HUD stand for?

• Housing Under Development

• Humanitarian United Department

• Health and Universal Development

• Housing and Urban Development

What program was created for early childhood education?

• StartEarly

• EarlyBird

• HeadStart

• BeginSmart

Which act provides medical assistance for elderly Americans?

• HealthCare Act

• Elderly Assistance Act

• Medicaid

• Medicare

What does the Food Stamp Act provide?

• Free meals in schools

• Stamps for collecting

• Food assistance for low-income families

• Discounts on grocery shopping