History A-Level
Big government
What Big government means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Big government
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Extensive federal intervention in the economy and welfare, measured by federal spending, taxation, regulation and welfare provision.
Topics that use Big government
- What impact did the Reagan presidency (1981–89) have on the USA in the years 1981–96? (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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