American debates over government spending intensified under Pres. Reagan. Should the government focus spending domestically on social welfare, or internationally to end Communism? Pres. Reagan addressed both issues. He reduced government economic regulation and social welfare in the 1980s, and is credited with the end of Communism. The results of Pres. Reagan’s two terms remain controversial.

Explain the Reagan Administration’s deregulation of two federal agencies or programs. In your opinion, was deregulation necessary, too cautious or excessive? Why?