Why did critics from the political right often oppose the New Deal?
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Correct answer: They argued it expanded federal power too much and interfered with business
Conservative critics argued that New Deal programs gave the federal government too much control over the economy. They also warned that taxes, regulation, and spending could harm private enterprise.
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