Which statement best summarizes the long-term impact of the New Deal on American government?
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Correct answer: It permanently expanded expectations that the federal government should help manage economic crises and provide social protections
The New Deal created lasting institutions and changed the relationship between citizens and the federal government. Programs such as Social Security, bank deposit insurance, and labor protections continued to shape American life.
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