Question

During the presidency of Franklin D.Roosevelt in the 1930s, many acts were passed by the legislature that would affect the role of the government in the nation's economy. What happened to these acts? These acts_____________.

A. had no affect on the economy
B. decreased the role of the national government in the economy
C. reflected the philosphy of adam smith as presented in "wealth of nations)
D. increased the role of the national government in the economy.

Answer 1

President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed numerous acts in the 1930's. Some were the Emergency Banking Act, Social Security Act, and the Soil Conservation Act. All of these acts that were passed by the legislature increased the role of the national government in the economy. The correct answer will be D.