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The Second New Deal Legislation

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What was the primary difference in legislative approach between the First and Second New Deals?

The Second New Deal was more radical in its approach

The Second New Deal had a stronger focus on agricultural reforms

The Second New Deal focused more on reforming the financial sector

The Second New Deal was more conservative in its approach (correct)

How many major pieces of legislation were passed during the First New Deal?

15 (correct)

What were the two main goals of the Social Security Act?

To provide healthcare to people living in poverty and to establish a pension program

To provide welfare funds for older people and to establish a pension program (correct)

To provide financial aid to farmers and to establish a minimum wage

To remove younger people from the workforce and to establish a pension program

Which group was NOT initially covered by the Social Security Act?

Farmers Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the National Labor Relations Act?

To curb labor strife and promote collective bargaining Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the Social Security Act's provision for older Americans?

It removed older people from the workforce, creating more job opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What right was guaranteed to workers under the National Labor Relations Act?

The right to join a union Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main goals of the National Labor Relations Act?

To supervise union elections and mitigate unfair labor practices Signup and view all the answers

Why did Roosevelt introduce the court-packing plan?

Because he wanted to add justices who were aligned with his New Deal legislation Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the court-packing plan?

It was withdrawn by Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the funding of the second New Deal legislation?

A major recession Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Holding Company Act?

To break up electric utility companies Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the midterm elections of 1938?

Conservative Democrats and Republicans gained more seats Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the consequences of the Recession of 1937?

Unemployment skyrocketed and production plummeted Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Justice Owen J. Roberts' decision?

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Roosevelt's New Deal legislation Signup and view all the answers