What Was One Reason Nixon's Domestic Program, the "New Federalism

question 34

Multiple Choice

What was one reason Nixon's domestic program, the "New Federalism," surprised many of his conservative supporters?

• A) It supported new Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits and subsidized housing for the poor.
• B) It opposed the establishment of new federal agencies that regulated protection of the environment and public safety and health.
• C) It supported government protection of civil rights, including accelerated school desegregation and court-ordered housing programs required to achieve racial balance.
• D) It opposed the Family Assistance Plan, which guaranteed an income to poor children.

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