What was the general approach of the New Deal policies in responding to the Great Depression?

1: The New Deal sought to create federal government programs to improve the welfare of the American public.
2: The New Deal relied on the state and local government to repair the ailing economy?

I pick answer number 1...is this correct? There was more answers, but I think it is either of these two..My choice though is answer # 1

1 is correct.

Yes, your choice of answer #1 is correct. The general approach of the New Deal policies in responding to the Great Depression was to create federal government programs to improve the welfare of the American public. The New Deal, implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform during the 1930s. The federal government implemented a range of programs and initiatives, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA), Social Security Act, and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), to address unemployment, stimulate the economy, and provide support to those affected by the economic downturn. These policies were designed to alleviate the hardships faced by Americans and promote economic recovery.