Opposition To The New Deal - Online US History

Conservative Republicans and Democrats disagreed with government involvement in the New Deal because they thought states should regulate their own affairs. the government should raise taxes even more. the government should spend more than it had. businesses were not being regulated enough.

During the New Deal era, which demanded respect for states' rights? the Share-the-Wealth Program the National Recovery Administration the Conservative Manifesto the Tennessee Valley Authority

Unlike liberal critics of Roosevelt's New Deal, conservative critics thought New Deal programs did not do enough. largely supported New Deal programs as they were. thought New Deal programs expanded government too much. supported an expansion of New Deal programs.

Which strengthened conservative opposition to the New Deal in 1937? Franklin Roosevelt balanced the budget while lowering taxes. Franklin Roosevelt became a fiscal conservative. Franklin Roosevelt reinstated several government programs.. Franklin Roosevelt increased the number of Supreme Court justices.

What did Huey Long's Share-the-Wealth proposal depend on for funding? donations from public and private companies a government-mandated redistribution of wealth partnerships with large, successful charities a tax on the profits from New Deal programs

How did 1936 Republican presidential candidate Alf Landon react to the New Deal? He supported the New Deal's labor policies. He disagreed with the New Deal's social policies. He disagreed with all policies of the New Deal. He supported parts of the New Deal.

Which best describes the legislative setbacks Franklin Roosevelt encountered during his first two terms? Supreme Court rejection of the Social Security Act and the Tennessee Valley Authority Congressional rejection of National Recovery Administration and other New Deal programs Supreme Court rejection of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and the Wagner Act Supreme Court rejection of several New Deal programs and congressional rejection of the judicial reform bill

Which was part of Huey Long's Share-the-Wealth proposals? a decrease in taxes on the wealthy a show of support for New Deal programs more state involvement in New Deal programs more vacation time for state workers

Over time, many liberals became concerned that Roosevelt's New Deal programs provided too many healthcare benefits. would be stopped by Roosevelt after reelection. did not provide enough economic opportunity. took too much power from individual states.

Why did many conservatives disagree with New Deal economic policies? Many conservatives believed in balanced budgets, low taxes, and low government spending. Many conservatives believed a deficit would eventually lead to a healthy economy. Many conservatives believed that unemployment relief was best handled by the federal government. Many conservatives believed that a laissez-faire attitude toward the economy would destroy it.

In response to the Supreme Court's treatment of New Deal programs, President Roosevelt proposed the Wagner Act. Social Security Act. Share-the-Wealth Program. judicial reform bill.

Critics saw Roosevelt's judicial reform bill as a good idea for both Roosevelt and future presidents. an attempt to gain influence on the Supreme Court. a way to shift power back to the American people. a way to enforce the Social Security Act.

Which New Deal program was struck down because it regulated commerce improperly? the Social Security Act the Tennessee Valley Authority the National Recovery Administration the Agricultural Adjustment Administration

How did opponents of the New Deal manage to end some of its programs? by arguing against them in public by voting against them in Congress by challenging them before the Supreme Court by refusing to enforce them on a state level

How did the Supreme Court frustrate Roosevelt's New Deal legislation? by declaring some of it unconstitutional by sending it back to Congress by suggesting a judicial reform bill by upholding the Tennessee Valley Authority