In addition to the Great Society program, what was the second factor contributing to the massive growth of the bureaucracy after WWII?
a.
The Cold War led to increased defense spending, intelligence operations, and aid to foreign
nations.
b.
The polio epidemic led to increased spending on medical research.
c.
After WWII the government’s attrition policy was ended and hiring tripled.
d.
New consumer technology led to a need for greater product safety guidelines and enforcement
agencies.
e.
Local services increased greatly as municipalities employed more police, firefighters, ambulances,
hospitals, and libraries.
ANS: A
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