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Social Security System and Labor Policies in 1950s

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What led the president to abandon his budget-balancing efforts in 1954 and 1958?

Global economic stability

Increased government revenue

Public pressure

Sharp recessions (correct)

According to Milton Eisenhower, what did 'new conservatism' imply during that time?

Maintaining the current system and improving administration (correct)

Moving backward in policies

Expanding the welfare state rapidly

Completely dismantling the welfare state

What changes were made by Eisenhower's administration to toughen the government loyalty program?

Transferring responsibility for loyalty investigations to external agencies

Relaxing the standards for measuring loyalty

Introducing stricter standards for measuring loyalty (correct)

Abolishing the loyalty program altogether

What was the main purpose of expanding the Social Security system in the 1950s?

To increase benefits for more workers Signup and view all the answers

How did the administration respond to the need for school construction in impoverished districts?

By implementing a program to assist school construction with limited funding Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Interstate Highway Act (1956) according to Eisenhower?

To improve traffic safety and facilitate quick evacuation in emergencies Signup and view all the answers

What was Eisenhower's stance on federal involvement in resource development?

He supported limiting federal involvement. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Eisenhower favor private development of hydroelectric power plants?

To encourage private sector innovation and investment. Signup and view all the answers

How did Eisenhower handle the Hell's Canyon hydroelectric power plant issue?

He allowed a private firm to build the dams instead of federal construction. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Eisenhower's opposition to the Tennessee Valley Authority's request?

He canceled the contract and favored a private concern known as Dixon-Yates. Signup and view all the answers