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Reagan cut government programs primarily to reduce the size of government and promote free-market principles. His administration aimed to decrease federal spending, lower taxes, and stimulate economic growth through deregulation. Reagan believed that reducing government intervention would empower individuals and businesses, ultimately leading to a more prosperous economy. These cuts were part of his broader strategy, known as "Reaganomics," to combat inflation and stimulate job creation.
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What did Reagan do to the programs created under Johnson's great society?
they were cut back
Which areas did Reagan achieve his goals?
Eased Tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States Increased fundsfor military expansion Cut taxes and some government social programs
What did President Reagan call people he said were abusing government programs?
Welfare queens
What did Ronald Reagan's economic policies did?
They increased defense spending and lowered taxes.
What two things did Reagan and congress do quickly after Reagan took office in 1981?
cut taxes on people and busineses and also increased spending for defense.then finally cut spending on many education and social programs.
To half the growth of government spending Nixon tried to what?
cut social programs.
WHAT ORGANIZATION ARE TASKED WITH ESTABLISHING opsec Programs under president Reagan law?
All government departments and agencies.
What occurred in the economy during the early 1980s?
In the 1980s, Reagan not only cut the taxes but also slashed a number of social programs.
What entitlement programs did Reagan cut?
many but most perverse, he cut funding to mental institutions and in so doing almost single handedly created the modern homeless problem
Which best describes Reagans approach to domestic policy?
Reagan cut many social programs and decreased the federal governments regulartory responsibilities.
What were the changes Reagan made to welfare?
One change that Ronald Reagan made to welfare was by making a lot of the financial responsibility the states responsibility. He wanted the federal government to stop funding social welfare programs.
Why did unemployed Americans find it harder to survive in the 1980s?
The government cut welfare and aid programs.
