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What was the purpose of the Wagner Act in 1935?

A
to give workers the right to form unions
B
to provide work training to youths
C
to supply funding for Social Security
D
to investigate violations of labor laws
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As governor of Louisiana, Huey Long

A
dismissed New Deal programs and promoted his own.
B
increased taxes on the wealthiest residents of his state.
C
disagreed with expansion of government social programs.
D
fought to reduce taxes for business owners in his state.
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How did the Second New Deal create a way for workers to exercise their rights in the workplace?

A
through the passage of the 1935 National Labor Relations Act
B
through the passage of the 1935 National Social Security Act
C
through the establishment of the Works Progress Administration
D
through the establishment of the National Recovery Administration
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How did the Supreme Court frustrate Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation?

b
by declaring parts of it unconstitutional
b
by suspending funds for Social Security
b
by suggesting a judicial reform bill
b
by bringing six new justices to the court
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Why did many conservatives disagree with New Deal economic policies?

A
Conservatives believed in balanced budgets, low taxes, and less regulation by the federal government.
B
Conservatives believed that wealth should be equally distributed so no one would live in poverty.
C
Conservatives believed that the federal government should have the power to regulate social programs.
D
Conservatives believed that it was the job of the government to ensure economic opportunity for all.
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How did critics view the judicial reform bill under Roosevelt?

A
They thought that it would weaken the presidency and strengthen the court.
B
They felt that it was an attempt to gain influence on the Supreme Court.
C
They viewed it as a way to take power away from the government and give it to the people.
D
They thought that it would bring an end to the programs created by the New Deal.
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A current federal program from the New Deal that is directly related to the banking industry is the

A
FHA.
B
WPA.
C
SSA
D
FDIC.
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How did the New Deal influence Americans' expectations of government?

A
Americans expect the government to avoid involvement in economic issues
B
Americans expect only local governments to respond to crises.
C
Americans expect businesses to solve economic problems without government help.
D
Americans expect the federal government to provide support during difficult times.
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Which of the following would have most likely occurred if Franklin Roosevelt’s judicial reform bill had become law?

A
It would have concentrated power in the executive branch of the government.
B
It would have restored balance among the three branches of government.
C
It would have set a precedent for government intervention in the economy.
D
It would have signaled an end to all the programs of Roosevelt’s New Deal.
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The Social Security Administration faces new challenges in the twenty-first century because

t
there are more workers paying into the system.
i
its services are no longer needed by American workers.
t
there are a greater number of retirees in the system.
i
its revenues are needed in other government programs.

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