In the late twentieth century, liberals believed that . a. the national defense system should be strengthened. b. the federal government should intervene to the needy. c. taxes should be reduced for all americans. d. the federal government should limit regulation of industry

The correct answer is B. The federal government should intervene to help the needy. Individuals who identify as liberals believe that one of the most important functions of government is to help American citizens when they are in a time of need. This idea really started to develop during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt and has became a staple of the liberal view of government ever since.