In general,President Ronald Reagan used his appointment powers to

A) ensure that the expansion of civil rights remained at the top of the federal government's agenda.
B) continue the federal government's encouragement of civil rights,but on a more moderate and gradual basis than had previously been the case.
C) bring more blacks into federal offices than would hold them for another twenty-five years.
D) eviscerate federal programs designed to protect and further civil rights.

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Shreya Ralli · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Reagan's presidency is often associated with a conservative shift in federal policies, including efforts to reduce the scope and influence of federal programs aimed at protecting and furthering civil rights. This approach reflected a broader conservative agenda that sought to limit the federal government's role in various areas, including civil rights.

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