When He Assumed the Office, President Kennedy's Top Domestic Priority

question 110

Multiple Choice

When he assumed the office, President Kennedy's top domestic priority was

• A) pass social legislation to benefit African-Americans and women.
• B) encourage economic growth through defense spending and incentives to private enterprise.
• C) control runaway inflation.
• D) overcome the threat from environmental pollution.
• E) cut taxes and downsize the government.

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Definitions:

Food Shortages

A situation where the food supply is insufficient to meet the demands of a population.

Positive Incentive Model

A theory suggesting that behaviors are motivated by the positive incentives or rewards that they are expected to bring, rather than by a desire to avoid negative outcomes.

Weight Control

The practice of maintaining a healthy body weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Biologically Determined

Traits or characteristics that are influenced by genetic or physiological factors.