1. Nixon’s Domestic Policy What domestic polices happen under Richard Nixon?

2. Nixon’s New Federalism Wanted to decrease size of the Federal Govt (due to Great Society) Wants to distribute portion of Fed’s power to the States

3. Social Changes Nixon says welfare is inefficient, advocates Family Assistance Plan (FAP) Unemployed must get job training & accept any available work gives more money to Social Security, Medicare & Food Stamps

4. Law & Order Politics Nixon wants to restore order after turbulent 60s (promise to silent majority) FBI begins wire tapping protest organizers, liberal politicians Used IRS to harass anti-war leaders Uses VP Spiro Agnew to harass the media Creates an “enemies list”

5. Other Major Changes Significant domestic changes during Nixon’s presidency incl: 1. 26 th Amendment – lowers voting age to 18 2. Title IX law – creates gender equality in sports & PE 3. Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

6. A Stagnant Economy Nixon takes US off “Gold Standard” can’t convert $ to gold Wants to raise taxes and cut spending to reduce debt but Congress refuses to go along with plan Nation faces Stagflation (high inflation & unemployment, slow growth) Reasons for stagflation 1. LBJ’s deficit spending (war & social programs) 2. Increased competition in global market 3. More workers from baby boom & immigration 4. Dependency on OPEC (foreign oil)