Question

question 18 of 20

one of the major focuses of george w. bushs domestic policy was:

a. improving emergency preparedness.
b. increased border security.
c. reducing income inequality.
d. stabilizing the housing market.

Explanation:

Analyze the domestic policy of George W. Bush

Following the September 11 attacks, national security and homeland defense became central to George W. Bush's domestic agenda. This focus heavily influenced immigration and border control policies, leading to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the passage of measures like the Secure Fence Act of 2006.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A: While emergency preparedness was addressed after Hurricane Katrina, it was widely criticized as a major failure of his administration rather than a successful major focus.
• Option B: Border security was a major, proactive legislative and executive focus, highlighted by increased funding, personnel, and physical barriers along the southern border.
• Option C: Reducing income inequality was not a primary focus of his administration's market-oriented economic policies (such as the Bush tax cuts).
• Option D: The housing market collapsed near the end of his term, leading to the subprime mortgage crisis; stabilization efforts were reactive rather than a planned domestic policy focus.

Answer:

• A. improving emergency preparedness.
• B. increased border security. (Correct answer)
• C. reducing income inequality.
• D. stabilizing the housing market.