Question

One reason President Johnson created the Great Society program was to
give the United States an advantage in the space race.
strengthen Secret Service protections for the president.
overturn several policies of the previous administration.
carry on the social reform goals of his predecessor.

Answer 1

carry on the social reform goals of his predecessor.

Johnson expanded and accelerated programs begun or proposed under Kennedy—using his legislative skill to push through civil rights, antipoverty, education, health (Medicare/Medicaid), and other social reforms known collectively as the Great Society.