How was the government response to the Great Recession in the early 2000s similar to the New Deal of the 1930s?

Question

A.
Both established new legislative checks on the power of the federal executive branch.

B.
Both expanded the power of the states at the expense of the federal government.

C.
Both restricted civil liberties and limited constitutional protections of citizens' rights.

D.
Both increased the federal government's level of involvement in the economy

Answer 1

D. Both increased the federal government's level of involvement in the economy.

The government responses to the Great Recession and the New Deal both involved significant federal intervention in the economy, including the implementation of various programs and policies aimed at stabilizing financial markets, providing economic relief, and promoting recovery.