Question

6.2.2 quiz: social policy
which diagram shows how the role of government changed as a result of the
new deal?
a. the federal government assigned many of its former responsibilities to the states. → many citizens were forced to depend on poorly funded, unreliable social welfare programs.
b. previously, elderly people often experienced poverty. → now, government played a role in protecting them financially.
c. before the new deal, government took responsibility for social welfare. → government now focused its efforts solely on foreign matters.
d. government decreased its role in citizens lives. → citizens in need could no longer depend on government for needed services.

Explanation:

The New Deal introduced programs like Social Security, which aimed to provide financial protection for the elderly. Before the New Deal, many elderly people faced poverty. After the New Deal, the government played a role in protecting them financially.

• Option A is incorrect because the New Deal increased federal government responsibility, not assigned it to states.
• Option C is incorrect as the New Deal increased focus on domestic social welfare, not shifted to foreign matters.
• Option D is incorrect as the New Deal increased the government's role in citizens' lives.

Answer:

B. Previously, elderly people often experienced poverty. Now, government played a role in protecting them financially.