Johnson's Great Society

Question 1

Which statement best describes the Great Society programs?

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Many of them are still in effect today.

Question 2

What is the main reason so many Great Society programs became law during the Johnson presidency?

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The Democrats had a supermajority in Congress and passed many of the bills Johnson proposed.

Question 3

The Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968 were both aimed at

Question 4

What percentage of people in the United States were living in poverty when President Johnson took office?

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about 25 percent

Question 5

During the early 1960s, many senior citizens faced the challenges of

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poverty and a lack of health insurance.

Question 6

Which part of Johnson’s Great Society programs remains controversial today?

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the cost of government spending

Question 7

The Economic Opportunity Act was created to address

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poverty.

Question 8

President Lyndon B. Johnson

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won the 1964 election by a wide margin.

Question 9

During the early 1960s, many senior citizens faced the challenges of

Question 10

President Johnson began his presidency under difficult circumstances because he

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took office after his predecessor was assassinated.

Johnson's Great Society Answers