The New Deal Increased the Scope of Both National and State

question 73

Multiple Choice

The New Deal increased the scope of both national and state powers by ______.

• A) restricting the involvement of the government in business and the economy
• B) redefining the purpose of American government to include solving nationwide economic and social problems
• C) giving the states more control over how federal powers are carried out
• D) increasing the importance of balancing the federal budget
• E) increasing the power of Congress at the expense of the president

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Definitions:

Social Construction

A concept or practice that is created and maintained by societal norms, values, and institutions rather than by innate or inherent qualities.

Triracial Hypothesis

A sociological theory suggesting that societies tend to divide populations into three genetically distinct groups: white, black, and an intermediate group, often leading to complex social dynamics.

Socioeconomic Status

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Triracial Stratification

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