US Domestic Policy Since 1945
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What was the Great Society?
It was a series of programs passed by Lyndon Johnson beginning in 1964.
Purpose was to expand the US government's aid to low income families and funding for beautification projects.
Programs included funding Head Start, creating Medicaid, and increasing funding for Social Security and Medicare.
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How did the Interstate Highway Act of 1956 instigate the rebirth of American consumerism in the 1950s?
Eisenhower passed the Interstate Highway Act to build the federal highway system as a means of Cold War preparation.
Created an "automobile" culture around the highway that includes motels, restaurants, and shopping malls.
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How did NAFTA change American trade policy?
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed in 1993 by Bill Clinton. It removed tariffs on goods made/sold between the US, Mexico, and Canada.
Replaced under the Trump Administration.
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How did the Affordable Care Act expand health coverage for Americans?
Barrack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010. The law required that insurance companies provide coverage for All Americans able to purchase insurance regardless of prior conditions; children were allowed to stay on their parents' insurance until age 26.
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How does the size and scope of the US government change depending on which party is in charge (Democrats or Republicans)?
Since 1945, Democrats typically expand government, increase taxes, offer entitlement programs (Welfare), guarantee civil liberties, regulate business, promote social justice, argue for limits on guns, and stress the importance of global cooperation.
In contrast, Republicans prefer to spend heavily on the US military while privatizing most industries and reducing gov't regulations. They also wish to cut taxes and focus on protecting religious rights and reduce gun control limitations.