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

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

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

Carter and Clinton tax policies

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

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

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

his inability to control rising inflation

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

expanding government programs. influence and spending

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

established medical panels that rationed health care

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?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

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

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

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

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

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

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

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

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