Which of the following best describes the 'Square Deal' policy of Theodore Roosevelt?
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Correct answer: A balanced approach intended to treat capital, labor, and the consumer fairly
Roosevelt’s Square Deal involved the 'three Cs': conservation, consumer protection, and control of corporations. He believed the government should act as an impartial referee to ensure that large corporations did not abuse their power.
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