The Second New Deal

What was the most important element of opposition to Roosevelt's New Deal?

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

• The Senate

• The President

What act was introduced to replace the banned NRA?

• National Labour Relations Act

• Social Security Act

• Soil Conservation Act

• National Housing Act

What did the National Labour Relations Act protect?

• Workers' right to join a trade union

• Government's authority

• Farmers' rights

• Employers' rights

What did the Soil Conservation Act allow the government to do?

• Set up unemployment insurance

• Provide social welfare

• Control trade unions

• Continue subsidising farmers

What did the Social Security Act provide for the first time in America?

• National system of old-age pensions

• National system of unemployment insurance

• Help to children in need

• All of the above

What did the National Housing Act provide?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Reduced excessive rents

• Loans to buy houses

What did the Fair Labour Standards Act set?

• Minimum wage

• Hours and conditions of work

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What did some businessmen say about the NRA?

• It was supported by all states

• It was beneficial for workers

• It was expensive and wasteful

• It was effective and efficient

What did the Supreme Court rule the NRA and the AAA as?

• Legal

• Illegal

• Beneficial

• Neutral

What was the purpose of the National Labour Relations Board?

• To prevent employers from victimising workers

• To support employers' rights

• To provide social welfare

• To control trade unions