The Social Security Act also established unemployment insurance and care for dependent mothers and children, the disabled, and public health. Which act is this describing?

• A. Social Security Act
• B. Agricultural Adjustment Act
• C. National Recovery Administration
• D. Securities and Exchange Commission

Answer: (A)

This question is about federal programs that created a safety net during the New Deal era. The Social Security Act of 1935 established unemployment insurance and provided aid for dependent mothers and children, the disabled, and public health initiatives. This act is the hallmark of the federal government taking on a broader role in social welfare, shaping how Americans receive financial support and health-related assistance in hard times.

The other options don’t fit because they address different goals: the Agricultural Adjustment Act aimed to raise farm prices by limiting production; the National Recovery Administration sought to regulate industry codes to stimulate recovery (and was later ruled unconstitutional); and the Securities and Exchange Commission was created to regulate the stock market and protect investors. The description given matches the provisions of the Social Security Act, not those other measures.