This case said that corporations and citizens may make unlimited donations to election campaigns as free speech.

Citizen's United v the Federal Elections Commission, None of the above.

Key events and issues related to the Obama Administration included which of the following:

95% of Americans had health insurance due to the passage of "Obamacare".

This case, and many like it, the Supreme Court challenged various New Deal programs constitutionality.

Schechter Poultry v United States

After Hurricane Katrina caused massive destruction along the Gulf Coast, especially at New Orleans:

All levels of government failed the people of New Orleans.

Both Ford and Carter tried to respond to the economic crisis of the 1970s especially by:

trying to keep taxes low, or dropping them even lower.

Which of the following reflects Reagan’s ideas on the size and power of government?

He shrunk the government by limiting government regulations.

In comparing Reagan's approach to the Soviets in his first term to that of the second term, he:

was much milder in approach at first as he began to figure things out.

Which of the following is NOT one of the examples of either global or regional globalism cited in the text?

The Organization of African States seeking to enhance security in Africa.

In relation to both the events of 9/11/2001 and the American response, which of the following is NOT correct?

Air Force jets shot down one of the hijacked planes over Pennsylvania.

President George Bush Jr. declared a war on terror. All of the following describe this War on Terror EXCEPT:

Economic sanctions were placed upon the government of Saudi Arabia.

The main source of trouble resulting in the economic situation called the “Great Recession” was:

the "burst" of the housing and mortgage market "bubbles".

Historical importance of the Election of 2008 included all of the following EXCEPT:

John McCain became the first P.O.W. to become Vice President.

Which of the following was NOT one of the technological advances changing America in the 1990s?

The introduction of the first “smart” phones with internet connection.

People and events aiding in the fall of the USSR included all of the following EXCEPT:

Yeltsin had Gorbachev arrested for crimes against the Russian people.

Much official investigation into Watergate took place in a Senate Select Committee, with key people:

Senator Ervin and Counselor Dean.

Native American gains in the 1970s and beyond, included that:

Native religious practices were now protected if previously illegal.

Recent (1990 and following) immigration trends include:

over 50% of all immigrants now are from Latin American countries.

Which of the following was NOT part of Clinton’s domestic agenda in either term?

Ending Soviet spying on our nuclear weapons research programs.

Which of the following is NOT accurately connected to the 2000 election dispute and resolution?

The Senate decided the race because the electoral college was inconclusive.

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1
This case said that corporations and citizens may make unlimited donations to election campaigns as free speech.
Citizen's United v the Federal Elections Commission
Schenck v United States
UC v Bakke
None of the above.
2
This Warren Court case expanded the of the accused from the power of the government by mandating a reading of rights.
Miranda v Arizona
Schenck v United States
Citizen's United v the Federal Elections Commission
None of the above.
3
This case overturned Plessy v Ferguson which has established the policy of “separate but equal” in terms of segregation.
Brown v Board of Education
None of the above.
Miranda v Arizona
Citizen's United v the Federal Elections Commission
4
Key events and issues related to the Obama Administration included which of the following:
Taxes on the middle class were raised in order to lower taxes on the rich.
The US stopped all immigration to the US during the entire year of 2015.
95% of Americans had health insurance due to the passage of "Obamacare".
All involvement in the War in Afghanistan ended during Obama's first term.
5
This case, and many like it, the Supreme Court challenged various New Deal programs constitutionality.
Schechter Poultry v United States
None of the above.
UC v Bakke
Brown v Board of Education
6
After Hurricane Katrina caused massive destruction along the Gulf Coast, especially at New Orleans:
The mayor blamed the president for letting so many poor people die.
the national media blamed the Louisiana governor for not doing enough.
President Bush immediately sent aid to the region via F.E.M.A.
All levels of government failed the people of New Orleans.
7
Both Ford and Carter tried to respond to the economic crisis of the 1970s especially by:
trying to keep taxes low, or dropping them even lower.
successfully negotiating lower oil prices with O.P.E.C.
increasing government spending to put more money in circulation.
put America back on the gold standard after Nixon took us off of it.
8
As identified in the textbook, in America the terms “Liberal” and “Conservative” generally mean that:
both are correct.
none are correct.
Conservatives want government to be small and laissez faire economics.
Liberals want bigger government to regulate the economy.
9
Which of the following reflects Reagan’s ideas on the size and power of government?
He shrunk the government by limiting government regulations.
He contracted private companies to regulate the economy.
None of the above.
He increased the number of bureaucrats and empowered them to regulate.
10
In comparing Reagan's approach to the Soviets in his first term to that of the second term, he:
was much more confrontational and aggressive, and built up the military.
remained hostile toward the new Soviet premier.
shifted the Cold War's focus from the U.S.S.R. to communist China.
was much milder in approach at first as he began to figure things out.
11
Which of the following is NOT one of the examples of either global or regional globalism cited in the text?
The European Union creating a common currency and agreed-upon standards.
The Organization of African States seeking to enhance security in Africa.
NAFTA as a free-trade zone including Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
The World Trade Organization who agree to negotiate trade agreements.
12
In relation to both the events of 9/11/2001 and the American response, which of the following is NOT correct?
Air Force jets shot down one of the hijacked planes over Pennsylvania.
One airliner crashed into the Pentagon in the Washington DC area.
The US demanded the government of Afghanistan turn over bin Laden.
Two of the airliners flew into the two tallest buildings in New York.
13
President George Bush Jr. declared a war on terror. All of the following describe this War on Terror EXCEPT:
Economic sanctions were placed upon the government of Saudi Arabia.
Saddam Hussain was driven from power in Iraq.
The ruling Taliban government of Afghanistan was driven from power.
Debates over the rights of suspected terrorists and their jailing occurred.
14
The main source of trouble resulting in the economic situation called the “Great Recession” was:
bankers illegally using American money in foreign stock investments.
the government printing more and more money to pay off the national debt.
people making unwise investments in high-tech company stocks.
the "burst" of the housing and mortgage market "bubbles".
15
Historical importance of the Election of 2008 included all of the following EXCEPT:
Barack Obama became the first African American to win the presidency.
The use of the internet to create a network of young supporters and voters.
It was the biggest victory for a Democratic candidate since 1964.
John McCain became the first P.O.W. to become Vice President.
16
Which of the following was NOT one of the technological advances changing America in the 1990s?
Development of the “World Wide Web” system.
Personal computers became linked and networked .
The introduction of the first “smart” phones with internet connection.
Small dish TV systems became a common possibility.
17
People and events aiding in the fall of the USSR included all of the following EXCEPT:
Yeltsin had Gorbachev arrested for crimes against the Russian people.
Peaceful revolutions overthrew all of the communist governments in Europe.
The Berlin Wall was taken down and Germany moved toward reunification.
Gorbachev initiated the policies of “perestroika” and “glasnost”
18
Much official investigation into Watergate took place in a Senate Select Committee, with key people:
Attorney General Richardson and Prosecutor Cox.
newspaper reporters Woodward and Bernstein.
TV news anchormen Erlichman and Haldeman.
Senator Ervin and Counselor Dean.
19
Nixon’s negotiations with the Soviets resulted in an agreement called SALT I aimed to limit:
the number of nuclear weapons.
all submarine-based nuclear warheads.
satellite-based missile defense systems.
underwater and open-air nuclear testing.
20
Native American gains in the 1970s and beyond, included that:
they moved into cities and opened Native American owned businesses.
they were granted tax-exempt status while living off of reservation land.
Native religious practices were now protected if previously illegal.
Congress paid "reparations" for all Natives killed by the US government.
21
Recent (1990 and following) immigration trends include:
Immigration from Africa is nearly nonexistent.
Immigration from former communist nations was limited by new quotas.
none of the above.
over 50% of all immigrants now are from Latin American countries.
22
Which of the following was NOT part of Clinton’s domestic agenda in either term?
Ending Soviet spying on our nuclear weapons research programs.
Passing a gun control bill, yet also limiting crime.
A plan for universal health care for everyone in the United States.
Getting a Family and Medical Leave Act passed by Congress.
23
This case was just one Supreme Court ruling that upheld affirmative action.
None of the above.
Citizen's United v the Federal Elections Commission
Schechter Poultry v United States
UC v Bakke
24
This case stated that the government has the right in wartime to restrict what normally would be free speech.
None of the above.
Schechter Poultry v United States
UC v Bakke
Schenck v United States
25
Which of the following is NOT accurately connected to the 2000 election dispute and resolution?
Al Gore won the popular vote.
George Bush Jr. was awarded the presidency.
The Senate decided the race because the electoral college was inconclusive.
all of the above is correct.

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