Choose any one of the numerous Great Society programs that were initiated during the 1960s.

Choose any one of the numerous Great Society programs that were initiated during the 1960s.

A Government and Its People

For this assignment, you will choose any one of the numerous Great Society programs that were initiated during the 1960s. These programs signaled a significant change in the relationship between the citizen and government. In this assignment, you will define that change in relationship, analyze one program, and propose changes that will make this program more successful.

Before starting this assignment, view the “Great Society” video on the following website:

http://www.lbjlibrary.org/lyndon-baines-johnson/speeches-films/

Part One (2–3 pages):

In part one you will explore the overall scope and context of the Great Society legislation, and then you will focus on one specific program and its impact from the 1960s to today.

Describe the Great Society initiative in general including the historical and social context of the early 1960s

Describe how this initiative changed the relationship between people and the government

Choose one element of the Great Society legislation

Explain the intent of this program

Fully describe this program and show (with data) any impact of this program from the 1960s to today.

Part Two (1–2 pages):

In part two you will write a letter to any one of your national representatives. You can choose to write either the Senator or Congressperson who represents your community. You can find your representative at https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members.

Introduce yourself and state why you are writing the letter

Briefly describe the Great Society program you have chosen and show any impact the program has made using the data from part one

Propose workable changes to make the program better

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Great Society was a combination of ambitious policies, initiatives, legislations and domestic programs started by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The main purpose of great society was to eradicate poverty, end inequality, reduce crime, eliminate racial injustices and improve the environment. The agenda for the Great Society………………………..

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