Which statement is true about Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson’s social and economic policies?

Question

A. Johnson focused his spending on national defense, while Nixon focused spending on domestic needs, including social programs.
B. Johnson supported Medicare and the Civil Rights movement, while Nixon supported state block grants and created stagflation.
C. Johnson supported NASA and the space program, but Nixon did not support these programs and ended NASA during his tenure.
D. Johnson created programs to support farmers and bankers, while Nixon focused on affirmative action in colleges.

Answer 1

The true statement about Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson’s social and economic policies is:

B. Johnson supported Medicare and the Civil Rights movement, while Nixon supported state block grants and created stagflation.

Lyndon Johnson is well-known for his Great Society programs, which included the establishment of Medicare as well as strong support for civil rights legislation. Richard Nixon, while he did implement some social policies, also presided over a period of economic difficulties, including stagflation, and he advocated for state block grants, which gave states more control over funding social programs.