Question
Which evidence is most relevant to Nixon's claim that his spending plans are superior to Kennedy's?
Question 4 options:
"I believe . . . that his program would lead to the stagnation of the motive power that we need in this country to get progress."
"Let us understand throughout this campaign that his motives and mine are sincere."
"I know Senator Kennedy feels as deeply about these problems as I do, but our disagreement is not about the goals for America but only about the means to reach those goals."
"Now, when we look at these programs, might I suggest that in evaluating them we often have a tendency to say that the test of a program is how much you're spending."
Question 4 options:
"I believe . . . that his program would lead to the stagnation of the motive power that we need in this country to get progress."
"Let us understand throughout this campaign that his motives and mine are sincere."
"I know Senator Kennedy feels as deeply about these problems as I do, but our disagreement is not about the goals for America but only about the means to reach those goals."
"Now, when we look at these programs, might I suggest that in evaluating them we often have a tendency to say that the test of a program is how much you're spending."
Answers
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The most relevant evidence to Nixon's claim that his spending plans are superior to Kennedy's is:
"Now, when we look at these programs, might I suggest that in evaluating them we often have a tendency to say that the test of a program is how much you're spending."
This statement directly addresses the concept of evaluating spending plans and suggests a critique of focusing solely on the amount spent rather than the effectiveness of the programs. It sets the stage for Nixon to argue that his approach to spending is more beneficial than Kennedy’s, as it focuses on the quality and impact of the programs rather than just the cost.
"Now, when we look at these programs, might I suggest that in evaluating them we often have a tendency to say that the test of a program is how much you're spending."
This statement directly addresses the concept of evaluating spending plans and suggests a critique of focusing solely on the amount spent rather than the effectiveness of the programs. It sets the stage for Nixon to argue that his approach to spending is more beneficial than Kennedy’s, as it focuses on the quality and impact of the programs rather than just the cost.