Social Security System and Labor Policies in 1950s
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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?

    <p>To increase benefits for more workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To improve traffic safety and facilitate quick evacuation in emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He supported limiting federal involvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Eisenhower favor private development of hydroelectric power plants?

    <p>To encourage private sector innovation and investment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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