Question

question 16 of 20

which statement best describes one legacy of the new deal?

a. the new deal made corporations and charities responsible for individuals in need, instead of the federal government.
b. all the laws and agencies established by the new deal have been disbanded and are not part of the u.s. government.
c. the new deal expanded the power of the state governments to aid individuals in a time of need.
d. many of the laws and agencies created by the new deal are now established parts of the u.s. government.

Explanation:

Analyze the core legacy of the New Deal

The New Deal Programs initiated under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression fundamentally changed the relationship between the American people and the federal government. It established the principle that the federal government has a responsibility to provide a social safety net and regulate the economy to prevent extreme economic downturns.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A is incorrect because the New Deal shifted responsibility to the federal government, rather than leaving it to corporations and private charities.
• Option B is incorrect because several major agencies and programs created during the New Deal, such as the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are still active today.
• Option C is incorrect because the expansion of power occurred primarily at the federal level, not the state level.
• Option D is correct because many foundational institutions, regulations, and programs created during the 1930s remain permanent, established parts of the modern U.S. federal government.

Answer:

• (A) The New Deal made corporations and charities responsible for individuals in need, instead of the federal government.
• (B) All the laws and agencies established by the New Deal have been disbanded and are not part of the U.S. government.
• (C) The New Deal expanded the power of the state governments to aid individuals in a time of need.
• (D) Many of the laws and agencies created by the New Deal are now established parts of the U.S. government. (Correct answer)