Question

one reason president johnson created the great society program was to

give the united states an advantage in the space race.

strengthen secret service protections for the president.

overturn several policies of the previous administration.

carry on the social reform goals of his predecessor.

Explanation:

President Johnson's Great Society expanded on President Kennedy's (his predecessor) social reform agenda, focusing on anti-poverty, civil rights, and social welfare initiatives. The other options are incorrect: the space race was tied to earlier Cold War efforts, Secret Service protections were not a core Great Society focus, and the program built on, not overturned, prior progressive policies.

Answer:

D. carry on the social reform goals of his predecessor.