Asked by Jamilla Cason on May 19, 2024

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Which statement is FALSE with respect to the size and role of the U.S.government?

A) Two major crises,the Great Depression and World War II,led to a much greater economic role for the federal government.
B) Since 1945,the role of government at the federal,state,and local level has expanded.
C) The economic role of the federal government has steadily expanded ever since the Civil War.
D) The seeds of the expansion of the federal government's economic role were sown during the Roosevelt administration from 1933-1945.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that took place during the 1930s, leading to high unemployment, deflation, and significant financial distress globally.

World War II

A global conflict that took place between 1939 and 1945, involving most of the world's nations.

Federal Government

The central government of a federation, possessing the power to manage matters impacting the whole nation.

  • Identify major historical changes and the role of government in U.S. economic policy.
  • Know the historical events that have shaped federal fiscal policy.
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Becky VelezMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The statement that the economic role of the federal government has steadily expanded since the Civil War is false. While there have been periods of expansion, there have also been periods of contraction and limited government involvement in the economy.