Question

liberal leaders wanted to change new deal programs by

building on and expanding
them.

making them smaller and
less expensive.

making the states
responsible for them.

lowering the taxes that
funded them.

Explanation:

Liberal leaders during the New Deal era generally supported expanding social welfare and government intervention programs. The New Deal was about government action to address the Great Depression, and liberals wanted to build on and expand these programs (like more social security, labor protections). The other options (making smaller, state responsibility, lowering tax funding) align more with conservative or anti - New Deal stances.

Answer:

A. building on and expanding them.