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

perjury and obstruction of justice

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

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

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

his inability to control rising inflation

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

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

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

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

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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

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

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

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

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

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

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

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

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

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

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