Question

the excerpt provides evidence of the :
a. limited impact of new deal programs in american today
b. continued influence of new deal programs in american life
c. willingness of american presidents to change new deal progr
d. popularity of new deal programs with american voters

Explanation:

Social Security was a core New Deal program. The excerpt shows it still supports ~66 million people (including 64 million retirees and their families) as of 2024, proving it remains a major part of American life. Option A is wrong because the impact is large, not limited. Option C is unsupported, as no policy changes are mentioned. Option D is incorrect, as the text does not address voter popularity.

Answer:

B. continued influence of New Deal programs in American life