Which of these was an outcome of the Great Depression?
a. The federal government cut Social Security benefits because it lacked adequate funds.
b. The federal government assumed new responsibilities for the management of economic matters.
c. The federal government devolved responsibility for solving the economic crisis to the states.
d. The federal government took a laissez-faire approach when dealing with economic matters.
Answer: b
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A. everyone is allowed a say in the decisions of government. B. the government can act as a "power broker" among interests. C. it prevents centralized state control and totalitarianism. D. elected officials have more power than they would otherwise have.
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