USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

JIMMY CARTER AS PRESIDENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As governor, Carter reorganized and streamlined the executive branch by ____
A
reducing the number of state agencies from over 200 down to 25.
B
tripling the number of state agencies.
C
firing lazy employees.
D
decreasing the size of the General Assembly.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He did, however, have his own foreign policy goals. Carter believed in the rule of law in international affairs and in the principle of self-determination for all people. Moreover, he wanted the United States to take the lead in promoting universal human rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carter took office during a period of “stagflation, ” as the economy experienced a combination of high inflation and slow economic growth. His budgetary policies centered on taming inflation by reducing deficits and government spending.

Detailed explanation-3: -He also created a national energy policy that included conservation, price control, and new technology. Carter pursued the Camp David Accords, the Panama Canal Treaties, and the second round of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer:-b. Increasing government spending to help create jobs. President Carter suggested boosting government expenditure to support job creation in order to promote economic development.

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