In 2000, some Democrats stated that they were angry about the “Nader effect.” What was that effect?

As the Green Party candidate, he split the Democratic votes with Al Gore.

Which of the following headlines BEST describes a leader inspiring others to action?

President Obama Urges All Americans to Volunteer

Why have presidents since 1973 disagreed with the requirements of the War Powers Act passed by Congress?

Unconstitutional since it restricts the presidential power to send troo

What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?

To prevent acts of terrorism against the United States

Part of the response to the attacks of 09/11/2001, how did President George W. Bush address threats of terrorism to US?

by creating the Office of Homeland Security

All of the following made the 2008 election unique EXCEPT

the popular vote was for the losing candidate

Which of the following is the legacy of the Watergate scandal?

The integrity of the president was seriously questioned.

What do Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, and Andrew Johnson have in common?

They all underwent impeachment procedures.

What was the intended purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2008?

To improve economic conditions during a recession

What does President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?

Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.

What outcome did the first Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I) of 1972 seek to achieve?

an agreement on reducing the nuclear weapons of the US and the Soviet Union

What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?

People can rely on the federal government during economic distress .

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1
What did FDR consider the great enemy of the “common man” in contrast to what Reagan believed?
states’ rights
big government
big business
public policies
2
Under the command of George W. Bush, the United States military fought a war to depose which Iraqi dictator?
Saddam Hussein
Fidel Castro
Mohammed Omar
Robert Mugabe
3
Important to the production of energy in the 20th century, which source listed has the downside of possible accidents
nuclear
hydrothermal
solar
coal
4
What is one of the MOST important events in the Cold War for which President Nixon is given credit?
Vietnam War
non-violent protests
era of détente
extreme distrust
5
In 2000, some Democrats stated that they were angry about the “Nader effect.” What was that effect?
He took many of the strict Constitutionalist votes away from Gore.
Alternate candidate for the Republican party, he brought votes to Bush.
As a radical, he ran with Al Gore and cost him the independent votes.
As the Green Party candidate, he split the Democratic votes with Al Gore.
6
Which of the following headlines BEST describes a leader inspiring others to action?
President Bush Accepts Democratic Proposal in Bipartisan Move
President Obama Urges All Americans to Volunteer
Mayor Jones Challenges Councilman Smith's Election
Governor Perry Appoints Expert Panel to Study College Admissions
7
Why have presidents since 1973 disagreed with the requirements of the War Powers Act passed by Congress?
Unconstitutional since it restricts the presidential power to send troo
Do not consider the requirements are necessary unless Congress say WAR
They have considered it an attempt to embarrass the president politically.
Considered it unfair for Congress to control the financing of military.
8
I. Gerald Ford II. Lyndon B. JohnsonIII. John F. Kennedy IV. Richard Nixon What is the correct order?
IV, III, II, I
I, III, IV, II
III, II, IV, I
II, III, IV, I
9
What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?
To prevent acts of terrorism against the United States
To promote the growth of locally owned small businesses
To increase funding for military contracts
To limit the amount of foreign investments in the United States
10
Which Supreme Court case arose because of disputed results in a presidential election?
Clinton v. Dole
Obama v. Clinton
Bush v. Gore
Kerry v. Bush
11
Part of the response to the attacks of 09/11/2001, how did President George W. Bush address threats of terrorism to US?
by initiating the program No Child Left Behind
by committing the country to the Kyoto Protocol
by creating the Office of Homeland Security
by adding a Secretary of Intelligence to the Cabinet
12
All of the following made the 2008 election unique EXCEPT
the popular vote was for the losing candidate
no incumbent or Vice- Presidental candidate ran
two sitting senators ran against each other
the first African-American was elected president
13
Which of the following has contributed to concerns about the ability to fund Social Security over next several decades?
fewer career changes
stronger labor laws
higher birth rates
longer life spans
14
Which of the following is the legacy of the Watergate scandal?
The integrity of the president was seriously questioned.
The power of the president over domestic policy was weakened.
The foreign policy role of the president became minimal.
The impeachment of the president became common.
15
During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the United States military successfully liberated Kuwait from invasion by—
Iran
Iraq
Russia
Afghanistan
16
Members of the Congress of the United States represent various groups. This is a reflection of the nation's---
tolerance
diversity
responsibility
affluence
17
What do Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, and Andrew Johnson have in common?
They were all in the armed forces before the Presidency.
They all underwent impeachment procedures.
They were all Democrats from Midwestern states.
They were all Senators before the Presidency.
18
Which form of American music MOST inspired the "British Invasion" of the 1960s?
Folk Music
Bluegrass
Jazz
Rock and Roll
19
What was the intended purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2008?
To encourage individual retirement savings
To limit foreign investment in the United States
To introduce better protections from terrorism
To improve economic conditions during a recession
20
What does President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
Congress conducts more thorough investigations of judicial nominees.
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.
Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.
Media focus more on policy issues than on the actions of elected officials.
21
What outcome did the first Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I) of 1972 seek to achieve?
Resolution on space exploration between the US and the Soviet Union
understanding between the US and the Soviet Union to end the Cold War
Promise between the US and the Soviet Union to support the United Nations
an agreement on reducing the nuclear weapons of the US and the Soviet Union
22
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?
The federal government funds a space-exploration program.
State governments use property taxes to fund social security programs.
State governments deny residency to persons working in other states.
People can rely on the federal government during economic distress .

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