The Office of Economic Opportunity created controversy as it a. was one of the most effective programs of the Great Society b. sought to involve members of the poor communities through "Community Action" c. fell short of eliminating poverty because of program weaknesses and the lack of participation d. was never successful in achieving its goals e. failed to encourage community participation

The Economic Development Department was the department responsible for overseeing much of the War on Welfare services that were developed as something of the binding referendum of Americas Leader Lyndon B. Johnson's Welfare state.

The OEO initiatives infused optimistic and ambitious Indian nation and provided many advantages, but the generic talents of governance and territorial power seemed similarly lasting. While several challenges were faced across the route, greater over a million Indian people never really had the opportunity to take on big obligations beforehand.