Question

choose the right word or phrase to complete each sentence.
johnson’s great society legislation caused debate over the role of the ✓ government✔ with regard to the poor.
complete
johnson’s great society legislation caused controversy over ▼.
done ✓

Explanation:

Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society programs were a series of domestic policies focused on addressing poverty, inequality, and social welfare. The core controversy surrounding this legislation centered on the appropriate scope and role of the federal government in providing social support, economic aid, and public services to marginalized groups like the poor, which aligns with the context of the first completed sentence.

Answer:

government