Question

what effect did herbert hoovers philosophy of government have on the federal response to the economic crisis? his belief in small government led him to veto all legislative attempts to address the situation. his belief that the federal government could not give direct aid to individuals left millions without help. his belief in laissez-faire and limited government kept him from seeking any action. his belief in government oversight resulted in vast new regulatory legislation.

Explanation:

Hoover believed in limited government intervention. He thought the federal government should not give direct aid to individuals. This led to many people being left without help during the economic crisis. He did not veto all legislative attempts (he did some limited actions like supporting some public works), and he was not for vast new regulatory legislation (that was more of a later approach like FDR's New Deal). Also, he did take some actions (not "no action" as the third option wrongly implies in a too extreme way).

Answer:

His belief that the federal government could not give direct aid to individuals left millions without help.