Question

Which statement best describes how federalism changed as a result of President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society programs?

A. The responsibilities of the state and federal governments began to overlap strongly in a way they had not before.

B. Federal funding of these programs allowed the federal government to direct states in administering them.

C. The federal government funded these programs but was prevented from intervening in their administration.

D. State governments took on a major role in directing and funding programs to fight poverty.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: B.Federal funding of these programs allowed the federal government to direct states in administering them.

Great society programs consist of several welfare programs that is aimed to improve the standard of living of united states' citizens. (such as eliminating poverty and racial injustices). The government programs is funded due to an increase in federal funding that Lyndon got from raising the amount of income taxes for citizens.