Which of the following was the primary purpose of President Roosevelt’s New Deal programs? A To halt government spending on environmental issues

B To fix problems brought on by the Great Depression

C To build public transportation systems in major cities

D To repair farmlands destroyed by the Dust Bowl

Why would a person who believes in a strict interpretation of the constitution have a concern with the elastic clause? a) the elastic clause limits the ability of the government to respond to new needs of the nation. b) the elastic clause gives the supreme court original jurisdiction in a limited number of cases. c) the elastic clause allows congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the constitution. d) the elastic clause guarantees that a citizen's property cannot be taken away with due process of law.