In his vision of the Great Society, President Johnson believed _____________________.

A) it was better to provide public-works jobs to the unemployed than to provide job-training programs
B) he could rely primarily on economic growth to solve the problem of poverty
C) it was the responsibility of the government to provide every American with a guaranteed annual income
D) that the government must actively work to improve the lives of Americans

President Johnson believed that the government must actively work to improve the lives of Americans, as exemplified in his vision of the Great Society. He believed in expanding social welfare programs, promoting civil rights, and improving access to education and healthcare, among other initiatives. While public-works jobs and economic growth were a part of his plan, they were not the primary focus. Johnson did not propose a guaranteed annual income, though he did support some welfare reforms aimed at reducing poverty.