During the Reagan Administration, Those Appointed to Head Federal Regulatory

question 126

Multiple Choice

During the Reagan administration, those appointed to head federal regulatory agencies

• A) often opposed the federal regulations they were supposed to enforce.
• B) demanded rigorous enforcement of health and safety standards in the workplace.
• C) dismantled those agencies, thus leaving American industry to regulate itself.
• D) often changed their anti-regulatory views after learning of corporate abuses.

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Definitions:

Upper Class

A social group at the top of a societal hierarchy, often possessing significant wealth, power, or influence.

Successful Business

A company or enterprise that achieves its goals, generates profit, and sustains positive growth over time.

Earned Wealth

Financial resources acquired through work, investment, or entrepreneurial ventures as opposed to inheritance.

Discriminatory Practices

Unfair treatments or prejudices towards individuals or groups based on race, gender, age, or other characteristics.