Johnson’s Great Society – Flashcards
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The Housing and Ur an Development Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968 were both aimed at
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d. improving housing and living conditions in cities
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President Johnson began its presidency under difficult circumstances because he
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b. took office after her predecessor was assassinated.
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How many Americans were living in poverty when President Johnson took office?
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c. about 25 percent
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The creation of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Public Broadcasting System was related to the broader goal of
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a. public education.
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How did the federal budget change between 1960 and 1968?
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d. It doubled in size.
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What is the main reason so many Great Society programs became law during the Johnson presidency?
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a. The Democrats had a supermajority in Congress and passed many of the bills Johnson proposed.
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Which act prohibited discrimination in the selling or renting of homes?
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c. the Fair Housing Act of 1968
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Which statement best describes the Great Society programs?
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a. Many of them are still in effect today.
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The Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968 were both aimed at
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d. improving housing and living conditions in cities.
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Medicare and Medicaid were part of the _____________ system developed during the New Deal.
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Social Security
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