What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

Wealth inequality between rich and poor widened from 1960-2012 due to all the following EXCEPT

Carter and Clinton tax policies

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?

women being legally barred from many high-prestige positions

At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .

perjury and obstruction of justice

All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?

an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle

All of the following represent the fervor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearing EXCEPT?

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

In a departure from his militant anti-Soviet first term, Reagan did what in his second term?

signed nuclear arms reduction agreements with the USSR

the Affordable Care Act included all of the following provisions EXCEPT. . .

established medical panels that rationed health care

Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .

expanding government programs. influence and spending

One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?

his inability to control rising inflation

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1
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
5-4 decision legalizing abortion
appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court
appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
decision favoring affermative action
2
Many movement conservatives of the religious right imitated the methods of what previous group?
corporate advertisers
Third World guerrillas
1960s New Left
the Old Right
3
Wealth inequality between rich and poor widened from 1960-2012 due to all the following EXCEPT
decline of unions
Carter and Clinton tax policies
intensifying global economic competition
growth of part-time and temporary work
4
Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?
limit governmental regulation of social issues
cut back military spending
dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government
reform public education
5
One consequence of the record-high deficits and high interests rights in the 1980s was. . .
growingn internationals exports
lower energy costs for many consumers
deflation
inflation
6
In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?
women being legally barred from many high-prestige positions
women were concentrated in traditionally feminine jobs
women were paid less than men for corresponding jobs
women bore the brunt of childcare responsibilities
7
The 2000 presidential election was finally settled by. . .
the Florida election commissioner
a federal commission appointed by the Senate
a vote in the House of Representatives
the Supreme Court
8
At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what
jobs requiring high levels of education
declining salary rates
diminished international trade
outsourcing financial and engineering jobs
9
Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .
misuse of the Central Intelligence Agency
adultery and misuse of federal facilities
defiance of Congressional spending restrictions
perjury and obstruction of justice
10
According to President George W. Bush "the axis of evil" was composed of what countries?
Syria, Iran, China
China, North Korea, Russia
Iraq, Russia, North Korea
Iran, Iraq, North Korea
11
All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?
high-tech computer and media business
instant global communications
outsourcing of white collar jobs to Third World countries
an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle
12
All of the following represent the fervor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearing EXCEPT?
women were enraged by the all-male committee's behavior
pro-choice women distanced themselves from the republicans
conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal
a large gender gap emerged between the two political parties
13
In a departure from his militant anti-Soviet first term, Reagan did what in his second term?
allowed American businesses to sell small arms to the USSR
supported Soviet expansion into Latin America
made the USSR a major trading partner of the United States
signed nuclear arms reduction agreements with the USSR
14
the Affordable Care Act included all of the following provisions EXCEPT. . .
established medical panels that rationed health care
insurers can't deny coverage due to preexisting conditions
children can stay of parents insurance until 26
mandated all Americans to purchase health insurance
15
Democrats claimed Clarence Thomas was guilty of what and should not be a Supreme Court Justice?
plagiarism
smoking marijuana
sexual harassment
ignoring the First Amendment
16
Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?
federal income taxes
Social Security taxes paid by current workers
private employers' pension funds
contributions made by the elderly while they worked
17
The New Right movement that helped elect Reagan was spearheaded by what group?
evangelical Christians
Northern liberals
advocates for the gold-standard
fiscal conservatives
18
The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .
expanding government programs. influence and spending
lower taxes
the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq
decreasing federal spending to combat the Great Recession
19
One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .
a new wave of business investment
a sharp depression and rise in unemployment
a reduced federal deficit
expansion of international trade
20
President Clinton sought to do what in regards to the policy of affirmative action?
adding gays, lesbians, and transgender persons to list
"mend it, not end it"
strengthen it in terms of college admissions
repeal it
21
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
massive conservative victories in the 1980 election
the success of Reagan's tax cuts
success of new left movement in shaping national policy
Reelection of President Carter
22
Clinton tried promote peace negotiations between all of the following EXCEPT?
China and Taiwan
North and South Korea
Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
Israelis and Palestinians
23
Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?
his deregulation policies
his opposition to new civil rights laws
his inability to control rising inflation
his negotiations over the Panama Canal
24
Conservative Democrats who supported Reagan's tax-cutting legislation were called?
blue dogs
blue elephants
red libs
neoconservatives
25
In contrast to the Old Right, many New Right activists of the 1980s were concerned about what?
cultural and social issues
foreign policies
laissez-faire economics
environmental conservation
26
The New Right sought to constrict or eliminate all of the following EXCEPT what?
divorce
pornography
abortion
homosexuality
27
President Clinton angered many liberals when he signed what bill?
Student Loan Forgiveness Act
Welfare Reform Bill
"don't ask, don't tell" regarding gays in the military
Securing our Boarders Bill

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