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What is the nature of progressivism? - Answer A small elite class of intellectuals who
consider themselves equipped with the expertise of planning all of life, including the economy.
They claim to have good intentions but simply need to be armed with political power
What was the role of Woodrow Wilson pertaining to the rise of the Administrative State and an
expansive National Government? - Answer WW facilitated public policy and regulations
through a vast administrative state and expanded the National Government to include powers it
was never intended to have
What was the Progressive Movement? - Answer The Progressive Movement began in the
late 19th century that harnessed civil authority for social reform
What presidents were involved with the Progressive Party? - Answer The Progressive Party
was founded in 1912 by Theodore Roosevelt (Square Deal), then continued with the Woodrow
Wilson Administration (The New Freedom) leading to the FDR Administration (New Deal)
Why is it critical to fix the meaning of words in founding legal documents such as the US
Constitution? - Answer Preserving the original intent to avoid interpretation
According to Dr. Thomas Sowell, what is the 'vision of the anointed'? - Answer The 'anointed'
are those who are sure they know what is good for society, who believe that poverty,
irresponsible sex, and crime derive from 'society' rather than individual choices and behavior.
Their vision casts them in the role of rescuers of people treated unfairly by 'society'.
What is the role of the Preamble relative to the US Constitution? - Answer The Preamble lists
the Great Objectives for the jurisdiction of the national government; Perfect Union, Justice,
Domestic Tranquility, Common Defense, General Welfare, Posterity [Liberty]
What was the policy expression of Progressivism under Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921)? - Answer
The New Freedom (1913-1921)
What was the policy expression of Progressivism under
Franklin Delano Roosevelt? - Answer The New Deal (1933-1945)
What is the significance of the Budget of June 10, 1921 signed by President Warren G Harding? -
Answer Established the budget process, created the Bureau of the Budget, and created the
General Accountability Office