New Deal Government Policies and Impacts

The New Deal introduced significant changes to the U.S. government and society, providing economic security and creating a welfare state. It established entitlement programs like Social Security, expanded government size and role, and led to deficit spending. These changes sparked differing political views on government involvement in the economy and society.

What was one of the new rights introduced by the New Deal?

• Right to free speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to economic security

• Right to vote

What does the term 'welfare state' refer to in the context of the New Deal?

• A system where only private charities provide aid

• A state with no government intervention

• A state with no taxes

• A system where the government ensures economic well-being

Which program was introduced during the New Deal as a long-term solution?

• Social Security

• Unemployment Insurance

• Medicare

• Food Stamps

How did the New Deal change the size of the government?

• It eliminated the federal government

• It expanded the size of the government

• It maintained the same size

• It reduced the size of the government

What is deficit spending?

• Spending less than the revenue

• Spending equal to the revenue

• Saving money for future use

• Borrowing money to cover expenses exceeding revenue

What was a conservative criticism of the New Deal's big government?

• It had too few regulations

• It had too many regulations

• It was too supportive of local control

• It was too decentralized

What was a liberal argument in favor of big government after the New Deal?

• It increases local control

• It reduces government reach

• It creates a good and fair society

• It leads to less fairness

Which area did the government start getting involved in after the New Deal?

• Electricity provision

• Television broadcasting

• Automobile manufacturing

• Space exploration

What does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) do?

• Insures car loans

• Insures bank savings accounts

• Insures health insurance

• Insures home mortgages

How did the New Deal affect the stock market?

• It privatized the stock market

• It increased government regulation

• It reduced government involvement

• It eliminated the stock market