The creator of this political cartoon was expressing his concerns about —

The expansion of executive power during the Great Depression

Some New Deal programs were declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court held that they-

Infringed on powers reserved to the states

During the New Deal period, Congress blocked President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s attempt to—

Add additional Justices to the Supreme Court (court packing)

Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?

People lost their savings because the gov. didn't insure bank deposits

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

FDR used a system of trial and error to mend the economy

Most conservatives & members of the American Liberty League believed that the New Deal was-

Threatening too much government interference

In response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S. government —

Took on a principal role in protecting economic stability

The New Deal changed American political thinking because it was based on the principle that the—

Federal government should attempt to solve social and economic problems

Many members of Congress disagreed with President Roosevelt’s proposed solution to the problem described above because-

The power of the executive branch would increase

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?

An extended period of economic depression

Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?

Prolonged drought and poor farming practices

What was Roosevelt’s goal in creating the SEC & the Federal Deposit Income Corporation (FDIC)?

Restore the public’s faith in financial institutions

One difference of between FDR and Hoover was that FDR was-

willing to use gov. intervention to solve economic issues

How did the legislation affect the relationship between the U.S. government and its citizens?

It made the government more responsible for the people’s economic welfare

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1
What problems did the Civilian Conservation Corps & Public Works Administration address?
Increased use of credit
Excessive stock market speculation
High unemployment
Limited income of senior citizens
2
Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer?
Buying stocks on margin
Low worker productivity
Increase in consumer spending
Decrease in military spending
3
Who is described in the obituary?
Jacqueline Kennedy
Eleanor Roosevelt
Mamie Eisenhower
Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson
4
Which action completes this cause-and-effect diagram?
Banks lower interest rates
Labor unions demand higher wages
Elected leaders lower tariff rates
Companies lay off employees
5
The creator of this political cartoon was expressing his concerns about —
the U.S. declaration of war on Japan after Pearl Harbor
Involvement of U.S. gov. officials in the Iran-Contra affair
the Senate confirmation hearings of a Supreme Court nominee
The expansion of executive power during the Great Depression
6
Some New Deal programs were declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court held that they-
Required U.S. cooperation with foreign nations
Prevented equal access to the judicial system
Granted privileges to religious organizations
Infringed on powers reserved to the states
7
The economic conditions described in this excerpt contributed to-
A global economic depression
An increase in foreign investments in the U.S. market
The adoption of the fold market
An increase in free market activity
8
During the New Deal period, Congress blocked President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s attempt to—
Decrease Federal spending
Pay farmers not to produce crops
Regulate the banking industry
Add additional Justices to the Supreme Court (court packing)
9
Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?
The interest rates on bank loans were too high
Business couldn't be done when FDR declared a bank holiday
People lost their savings because the gov. didn't insure bank deposits
Foreign investors did not invest enough in U.S. banks
10
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
FDR used a system of trial and error to mend the economy
FDR & Congress constantly fought over New Deal programs
FDR & Congress could not cope with the Great Depression
FDR always followed the recommendations of the Congress
11
Which constitutional amendment did the Supreme Court use as a basis of this ruling?
First Amendment
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
12
Most conservatives & members of the American Liberty League believed that the New Deal was-
Threatening national security
Threatening too much government interference
Failing to enact needed social welfare reforms
Ignoring problems faced by rural Americans
13
Which New Deal agency was created to specifically serve this population?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Housing Administration
Social Security Administration
14
In response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S. government —
Decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
Took on a principal role in protecting economic stability
Abandoned deficit spending as a cure for economic downturns
Dismantled financial regulatory agencies
15
Which speaker expresses the main argument against FDR’s plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices?
Speaker 1
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
Speaker 2
16
The New Deal changed American political thinking because it was based on the principle that the—
Political parties must work together to deal with national problems
States should take a leadership position in solving social issues
Economy will fix itself if left alone
Federal government should attempt to solve social and economic problems
17
Many members of Congress disagreed with President Roosevelt’s proposed solution to the problem described above because-
Supreme Court justices were subject to term limits
The time required for judicial proceedings would increase
The Constitution required hearings to confirm judicial appointments
The power of the executive branch would increase
18
This excerpt describes the 1930s repatriation effort. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?
To fulfill the terms of a global peace treaty
To protect national security
To reduce competition for jobs
To prevent communist influence on labor unions
19
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
A sharp increase in the power given to state governments
An extended period of economic depression
The formation of a national Civil Rights movement
The adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
20
Lines like the one shown to the right were partially the result of —
growing demand for payment of military pensions
the passage of the Selective Service Act
a sudden increase in agricultural exports
widespread business failures
21
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
Severe heat and rapid suburban development
Flash flooding and intense deforestation
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
High winds and railroad construction
22
What was Roosevelt’s goal in creating the SEC & the Federal Deposit Income Corporation (FDIC)?
Provide jobs for the unemployed
Restore the public’s faith in financial institutions
Increase the government's tax revenue
Stimulate economic growth
23
Which was an effect of the Great Depression?
Too much money in circulation
High unemployment
Low unemployment
Large business investments
24
One difference of between FDR and Hoover was that FDR was-
Able to ignore economic issues for most of his terms
willing to use gov. intervention to solve economic issues
Unable to win congressional support for his economic program
Unwilling to allow gov. agencies to establish job programs
25
How did the legislation affect the relationship between the U.S. government and its citizens?
It allowed people to have more direct input in government decisions
It made the government more responsible for the people’s economic welfare
It allowed the government to tax investment income
It made most people distrust the power of the government

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