Why was there a public backlash against President Herbert Hoover’s response to the great depression?

A) his refusal to provide direct financial relief to citizens contributed to the deepening of the effects of the economic downturn.

B) his plan to expand executive power at the expense of congressional authority, led to concern regarding the separation of powers

C) his refusal to issue loans to struggling businesses to help them continue operating contributed to rising unemployment.

D) his plan to pack the supreme court, with justices who would support his policies lead to concerns regarding checks and balances.

A) his refusal to provide direct financial relief to citizens contributed to the deepening of the effects of the economic downturn.