Question

question 14 of 25

which statement best describes a long-term effect of the great society?

a. medicare provides access to affordable health care and has lowered the poverty rate for elderly americans.
b. medicaid and medicare policies caused a backlash from liberal groups toward the federal government.
c. as a result of medicare and medicaid, fewer people have access to quality health care.
d. medicare and the war on poverty ended poverty for all americans.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical impact of the Great Society

The Great Society was a set of domestic programs launched by Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964–65. The main goal was the total elimination of poverty and racial injustice. Major programs launched under this initiative included Medicare (health insurance for the elderly) and Medicaid (health insurance for low-income individuals).

Evaluate the given options

• A: Medicare has successfully provided millions of elderly Americans with access to affordable healthcare, which significantly reduced poverty rates among senior citizens over the long term. This is historically accurate.
• B: These programs caused a backlash from conservative groups who opposed federal spending and government expansion, not liberal groups.
• C: Medicare and Medicaid expanded healthcare access to millions of people, so saying "fewer people have access" is incorrect.
• D: While these programs reduced poverty rates, they did not completely end poverty for all Americans.

Answer:

• (A) Medicare provides access to affordable health care and has lowered the poverty rate for elderly Americans. (Correct answer)
• (B) Medicaid and Medicare policies caused a backlash from liberal groups toward the federal government.
• (C) As a result of Medicare and Medicaid, fewer people have access to quality health care.
• (D) Medicare and the War on Poverty ended poverty for all Americans.