I need help on these questions. I'd really appreciate if Ms. Sue helped me out, since she's an awesome tutor. =)
1. In their 1994 Contract with America, Republicans pledged to
A. renew the "Star Wars" initiative (what is the "Star Wars" initiative anyway?)
B. end federal welfare spending entirely
C. balance the budget
D. increase taxes
C?
2. Critics of the Great Society complained that it
A. helped only the middle class
B. gave the federal government too much authority
C. spent too little money
D. gave local communities too much governmental power
B?
3. Which of the following best describes Kennedy's domestic policy success?
A. Congress supported nearly all his programs, bust most were failures
B. He had won a popular mandate that made passage of his programs easy
C. He rarely succeeded in pushing legislation through Congress
D. He launched a remarkable reform program that altered American society
C.
I'd appreciate the help ASAP! Thank you! <3
They are all correct! :-)
Yay, thanks for checking up on them for me! :D I just have a question..what do they mean by the "Star Wars" initiative? I'm curious to know what that's all about. Thanks!
It's been really great to read your blog for so long, Paula. Thank you for shrniag all of your adventures and your thoughts with us, and good luck with all the new things you have going on! (:
1. To find the answer to question 1, you need to understand what the 1994 Contract with America was. The Contract with America was a set of policy proposals supported by the Republican Party during the 1994 midterm elections in the United States. It was designed to outline the party's agenda and gain voter support. Now, you can assess the options to determine which one aligns with the goals of the Contract with America.
A. The "Star Wars" initiative refers to the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), which aimed to develop a missile defense system. While it was a policy pursued during the Reagan administration, it is not directly related to the Contract with America.
B. Ending federal welfare spending entirely is not a specific goal mentioned in the Contract with America.
C. Balancing the budget is one of the main commitments outlined in the Contract with America. It showed the Republicans' intention to control government spending and reduce the federal budget deficit.
D. Increasing taxes goes against the principles of the Contract with America, as it focused on limited government and reducing taxes.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer for question 1 is C. (Balance the budget).
2. To determine the answer to question 2, you need to know what the Great Society refers to and its criticisms. The Great Society was a set of domestic programs introduced by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s, aimed at reducing poverty and promoting social welfare. Look at the options provided to find the criticism that aligns with the Great Society.
A. The criticism that the Great Society helped only the middle class is not accurate, as it targeted poverty reduction and social welfare for all Americans, particularly the most disadvantaged.
B. The criticism that the Great Society gave the federal government too much authority aligns with concerns about the expansion of the federal government's role in the implementation and funding of social programs.
C. The criticism that the Great Society spent too little money is not well-founded, as the programs introduced under the Great Society required significant government spending.
D. The criticism that the Great Society gave local communities too much governmental power is not accurate, as the programs were primarily implemented at the federal level.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer for question 2 is B. (Gave the federal government too much authority).
3. To answer question 3, you need to evaluate Kennedy's domestic policy success. John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States and introduced various domestic policies during his administration. Look at the options provided to find the description that aligns with Kennedy's domestic policy success.
A. The statement that Congress supported nearly all his programs, but most were failures, does not accurately reflect Kennedy's domestic policy success.
B. The statement that Kennedy had won a popular mandate that made passage of his programs easy is partially accurate, as he did have strong public support, but it does not reflect the entire picture.
C. The statement that Kennedy rarely succeeded in pushing legislation through Congress does not accurately reflect his domestic policy success, as he did achieve some significant legislative victories.
D. The statement that Kennedy launched a remarkable reform program that altered American society aligns with his domestic policy achievements, as he introduced initiatives such as the New Frontier agenda, which aimed to stimulate economic growth, invest in education, and advance civil rights.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer for question 3 is D. (He launched a remarkable reform program that altered American society).
Remember, these answers are based on the information provided, and it's always helpful to do further research or consult with your teacher or tutor for confirmation.